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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Steve Nash Talks Challenge of New-Look Lakers Fitting Together

Once acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers back on July 4, Steve Nash knew he’d been given another chance to win an NBA title before calling it a career. Even though Nash began his stint with the Lakers at 38…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Says Lakers Debut was ‘Emotional’

On August 10, 2012, the nightmare of the vetoed Chris Paul trade back in December was officially forgotten by the Los Angeles Lakers after pulling off one of the biggest game-changing trades in NBA history with the acquisition of three-time…

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NBA News: Leandro Barbosa Explains Signing with Celtics Over Lakers

Once the Los Angeles Lakers had signed Jodie Meeks to a two-year deal, the consensus was that the Lakers were done signing anymore players and were content with the roster. With Dwight Howard, Steve Nash and Antawn Jamison officially in…

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NBA GM Survey: Lakers Favorites to Win the Western Conference

After a historic off-season in which the Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, the consensus around the league has been that the Oklahoma City Thunder’s reign in the Western Conference might be short-lived. A…

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NBA GM Survey: Dwight Howard the Best Center in the League

After making his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night at Staples Center, Dwight Howard proved that despite suffering the first majority injury of his career and enduring a long rehab process that he hasn’t missed a beat.…

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Former Laker Sam Perkins Compares Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan

Over the course of his 16-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant’s main comparison has been to Michael Jordan and for good reason. As arguably the one player that has come closest to Jordan’s accomplishments and is virtually…

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NBA News: Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki Out 6 Weeks After Knee Surgery

After making moves to acquire O.J. Mayo, Darren Collison, Elton Brand and Chris Kaman over the summer, the Dallas Mavericks had high hopes of being able to contend with the revamped Los Angeles Lakers and defending Western Conference champion Oklahoma…

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Lakers Legend Slater Martin Passes Away at 86

The Los Angeles Lakers lost another member of the family with five-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Slater Martin passing away at 86 years-old. Martin was admitted to a nursing facility in Houston, Texas this past Monday due to…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Will Not Play Against Kings

Four more preseason games separate the Los Angeles Lakers and opening night against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 30. Three out of the last four games in the preseason will be against the division rival Sacramento Kings with the first…

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NBA News: NBA MVP Odds for 2012-13 Season

After reaching the NBA Finals last season, the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder have convinced many they will be the teams to beat over the next decade or so. With superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant leading the way,…

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