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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Dwight Howard Admits Magic Trade Fiasco ‘Could’ve Been Done Better’

The “Dwightmare” finally came to an end this past August with the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Dwight Howard in a four-team blockbuster trade with the Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic. The Lakers were able to send Andrew Bynum…

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Lakers Rumors: Gasol For Stoudemire Trade Talks Never Took Place

With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling as of late, the trade rumors have begun to surface once again in the City of Angels with Pau Gasol at the center of it all. After acquiring Steve Nash and Dwight Howard over…

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Kobe Bryant Not Concerned With Team’s Poor Free-Throw Shooting

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Indiana Pacers after shooting a horrid 53.5 percent from the free-throw line. Along with Dwight Howard shooting an awful 3-12 from the charity stripe, a few other players…

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Former Laker Andrew Bynum In Lawsuit with California Neighbors

After the first month of the 2012-13 NBA season, few fans of the Los Angeles Lakers reminisce the days of Andrew Bynum in purple and gold with Dwight Howard coming in with much better attitude and more consistent play on…

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Report: Former Laker Derek Fisher Signs With Dallas Mavericks

During the off-season, five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher was found trying to stay in shape at the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility in El Segundo, California. Fisher's deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder had expired and no teams were showing…

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Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni: ‘I Shouldn’t Have Gone To New York’

Before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers a few weeks ago, head coach Mike D’Antoni was recovering from knee replacement surgery and uncertain about his immediate future in the NBA after an ugly divorce with the New York Knicks. The…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Sick Kobe Drops 40; Sacre Sent Down

The Los Angeles Lakers had a brilliant performance against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday after losing two straight to the Sacramento King and Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately, the streaky Lakers couldn't keep up their winning ways against the Indiana Pacers on…

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Lakers News: Steve Blake Out Another Two Weeks With Abdomen Strain

As if Steve Nash's leg injury wasn't bad enough with the recent news of the 38-year-old unable to job, Blake's injury will force new head coach Mike D'Antoni to continue using second-year man Darius Morris and veteran Chris Duhon at…

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Kobe Bryant on 10 Turnovers vs. Pacers: ‘It Boggles My Mind’

Coming into the matchup with the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant’s status for the Los Angeles Lakers was up in the air. Kobe had been dealing with flu-like symptoms all day and was considered a game-time decision. As…

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Lakers Rumors: Raja Bell Wants To Play For The Lakers

The rumors surrounding possible moves by the Los Angeles Lakers have begun to ramp up once again with talks of Pau Gasol possibly being traded elsewhere and the Lakers showing interest in veterans Mickael Pietrus and Raja Bell. Although there's…

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