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 VP Jim Buss: ‘I’m 100 Percent Behind Mike Brown’

After a winless preseason (0-8) and three straight losses to start the regular season, the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, for the most part, have not looked good. Even though Dwight Howard has been healthy and Kobe Bryant has been able…

Lakers News: Steve Blake Fined $25k for Inappropriate Language Towards Fan

After the loss to the division rival Los Angeles Clippers last Friday, backup point guard Steve Blake had some nasty words for a heckling fan in the crowd at Staples Center and has been fined by the NBA as result…

Dwight Howard on New All-Star Ballot Rules: ‘I Don’t Like It At All’

This season the NBA will be trying out something new with the All-Star balloting by removing the center position from the ballot. Instead, three “frontcourt” players will be voted on as starters without the requirement of voting in a starting center…

Dwight Howard Jokes About Shooting 3-Pointers to Get On SportsCenter

One of the most infamous mistakes that Andrew Bynum made last season with the Los Angeles Lakers was jacking up an ill-advised three-pointer that barely hit iron. The second the shot went up, Lakers coach Mike Brown immediately jumped off…

Kobe Bryant: ‘My Aim Is to Play Until I’m 40 Years Old’

Over the past few years, Kobe Bryant has been reluctant to talk about retirement or his future after basketball. With the Los Angeles Lakers a title-contending team after the addition of Pau Gasol, Kobe’s goal has been to win as…

Lakers News: Time Warner Agrees to Deal with Cox Cable

Fans of the Los Angeles Lakers that are currently with Cox Cable will now be able to watch their favorite team from home. According to the latest press release from the Lakers: EL SEGUNDO - Time Warner Cable SportsNet and…

Lakers News: Steve Nash Could Miss 4 Weeks With Leg Fracture

The bad news continues to roll in for the Los Angeles Lakers, with two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash possibly missing up to four weeks with his leg fracture. According to Mike Bresnahan of the L.A. Times via Twitter:   Steve…

Lakers News: Steve Nash Out At Least a Week With Leg Fracture

There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the recent leg injury suffered by Steve Nash of the Los Angeles Lakers. With Nash missing the second half of the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers and sitting out Friday's loss…

Lakers to Make Donation to Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Victims

The Los Angeles Lakers organization is the latest of many professional sports teams including the New York Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Seattle Seahawks to lend a helping hand to the victims of Hurricane Sandy by agreeing to make a…

Lakers News: Steve Nash Will Be Game-Time Decision Against Clippers

After colliding with rookie Damian Lillard on Wednesday night in the loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Steve Nash was given a sleeve to put over his right leg to protect the bruise. Although Nash was able to get back…

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