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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NBA News: Boston Celtics Sign Leandro Barbosa to One-Year Deal

One of the biggest names left on the NBA free agent market is officially off the table with Leandro Barbosa agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports via Twitter:…

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Steve Nash on Signing With Raptors: ‘I Was Very Close’

Before the Los Angeles Lakers pulled the trigger on the sign-and-trade to acquire Steve Nash from the division rival Phoenix Suns, the two-time NBA MVP was an unrestricted free agent and exploring opportunities from a few different teams proposing intriguing…

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Lakers News: Derek Fisher Officially Eligible to Sign with the Lakers

Since the beginning of free agency on July 1, the consensus has been that five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher could sign with any of the 29 teams in the league not named the Los Angeles Lakers. Reportedly, that is no…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Will Not Make Debut Against Jazz

The debut of Dwight Howard as the starting center for the Los Angeles Lakers will have to wait. Howard will sit on the bench in casual attire for a fourth straight preseason game according to Mike Trudell of Lakers.com via…

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Lakers Coach Mike Brown Helped Bring Antawn Jamison to Los Angeles

After the disappointing series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs last season, one of the biggest problems for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the off-season was the play off the bench. The point guard position was…

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Dwight Howard to Appear on the Cover of SLAM

With three preseason games in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers, Dwight Howard has yet to make his debut in purple and gold with no timetable officially set for his return to the floor. Even though Howard is not…

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Metta World Peace: ‘Nash Should Do a Vegas Magic Show’

One of the players on the current Los Angeles Lakers roster that wasn’t sure if he’d have a job heading into the upcoming season was Metta World Peace. With the Lakers' front office seriously considering using the amnesty clause on…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Not Expected to Play Against Jazz

Over the past few weeks, Dwight Howard has been doing everything within his power to get back on the basketball floor. With no timetable for his return, it remains uncertain when he’ll be ready to make his debut for the…

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Lakers Rumors: Chris Duhon, Steve Blake on the Trading Block?

Trade rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers are starting to circulate once again with the front office possibly looking to move one or two pieces. According to Marc Stein of ESPN.com, the Lakers are attempting to create an open spot…

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Kobe Bryant on Derek Fisher: ‘Every Team Needs a Guard Like Him’

The start of the 2012-13 NBA regular season for the Los Angeles Lakers is less than three weeks away. With two pre-season games in the books, the Lakers’ coaching staff is starting to get a feel for this team and…

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