Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward is a Reporter/Editor and shares duties of being a Social Media Manager on a daily basis at Lakers Nation. As a credentialed member of the media, Ryan covers Lakers home games, press conferences as well as interviewing players from both the NBA and NFL. A Los Angeles native, but born and bred in the UK. Long-suffering Raiders fan and a Liverpool supporter since birth.
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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: The Pau Gasol Promise

The Pau Gasol rumors have hit a boiling point over the past week or so with talk of the two-time NBA champion being dealt by the Los Angeles Lakers if he can't adjust to the new system under Mike D'Antoni.…

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Kobe Bryant on Kevin Durant Reaching 30K Points: ‘It Seems Possible’

After eclipsing 30,000 career points in the win over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday, Kobe Bryant was asked the question on whether or not he believes Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder can reach that scoring milestone at…

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Lakers News: Woman Files Lawsuit Against Devin Ebanks For Sexual Assault

Off-the-court issues continue to get worse for Los Angeles Lakers forward Devin Ebanks this season with last year's rape scandal coming back to haunt the West Virginia product. Ebanks is being sued by the same woman that accused him of…

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Lakers Rumors & Recaps: Hack-A-Howard In Full Effect

The newest superstar addition to the Los Angeles Lakers may be falling in love with the City of Angels while putting up All-Star caliber numbers, but Dwight Howard remains a big liability at the free-throw line for this team built…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Resisting Trade Offers From Timberwolves for Pau Gasol

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been persistent in their pursuit of Pau Gasol over the last two seasons with a desire to pair the two-time NBA champion with fellow Spanish teammate Ricky Rubio. Unfortunately for Minnesota, the Los Angeles Lakers have…

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David Stern Wants To Get Rid Of ‘Hack-A-Howard’ Strategy

The Hack-a-Howard strategy paid off for the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets recently with these two teams sending Dwight Howard to the free-throw in the fourth quarter in to order the superstar center to hit shots from the charity stripe…

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Lakers News: Steve Blake Tweets About Successful Surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers received more bad news on the injury front recently with backup point guard Steve Blake forced to undergo surgery in order to repair a torn abdominal muscle. As a result of the surgery, Blake's recovery time…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Out Indefinitely With Knee Tendinitis

The news continues to get worse for the Los Angeles Lakers in the injury department with Pau Gasol potentially out much longer than one game with tendinitis in both knees according to head coach Mike D'Antoni via ESPN's Dave McMenamin:…

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Lakers News: Chris Duhon To Start Over Darius Morris Vs. Rockets

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol will not suit up against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night due to tendinitis in both knees. Along with Gasol being replaced by Antawn Jamison in Houston, head coach Mike D'Antoni has decided to make…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Out Vs. Rockets Due to Tendinitis In Knees

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on James Harden and the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night in the first of a three-game road trip. The Lakers will attempt to bounce back from a disappointing loss at home to the Orlando…

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