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 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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Will Consider Leaving Lakers Via Free Agency

Dwight Howard faced his old team for the first time since being traded by the Orlando Magic on Sunday night with an end result that wasn't what was expected. Howard put up typical numbers in the ninth loss of the…

Orlando Reporter Frustrates Dwight Howard Following Loss to Magic

Once the "Dwightmare" was finally over, Dwight Howard was clearly relieved to put the situation with the Orlando Magic behind him. The frustration of the constant trade rumors in Orlando definitely took their toll on the three-time Defensive Player of…

Lakers News: Steve Blake To Undergo Surgery On Abdomen; Out 6-8 Weeks

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another major blow in terms of injuries on Monday with backup point guard Steve Blake set to under surgery to repair a torn abdominal muscle. Blake's return was thought to be right around the corner,…

Lakers vs. Thunder Watch Party at ESPN Zone L.A. Live Benefitting the Lakers Youth Foundation

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a rough patch as of late with four losses in the last six games. Despite the recent struggles, the team is holding out hope for a drastic turnaround once two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash…

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