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 Takes No Offense to Kobe Bryant’s Comments

A few days ago, Kobe Bryant talked about Dwight Howard and how he should change things up a bit. Kobe emphasized the fact that Howard should be more aggressive and turn it up a notch or two with the following…

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ESPN’s John Hollinger Predicts Lakers Finishing 4th in the West

After acquiring Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison and Jodie Meeks, the Los Angeles Lakers had vastly improved their roster in the starting lineup and off the bench. The acquisition of Howard alone was enough to spark talks of the…

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NBA News: Deron Williams Told Nets GM: ‘Don’t Wait on Dwight’

Before the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dwight Howard via trade back in August, the Brooklyn Nets appeared to be the frontrunner to land the superstar center. With Howard making it clear that he wanted to be traded to Brooklyn, it…

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Staples Center Unveil New Courts for Lakers and Clippers

Along with the addition of superstars Steve Nash and Dwight Howard over the summer, the Los Angeles Lakers will also have a new court to play on during the 2012-13 NBA season at the Staples Center. A preview of the…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘I Feel Healthy, I Feel Strong. I Feel Ready’

At 34 years-old, few players in the NBA, past or present, have been able to continue to play at an elite level in comparison to Kobe Bryant. As the face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, ever since the departure…

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Pau Gasol Says Life ‘Much More Enjoyable’ Without Trade Rumors

After the devastating playoff series loss to the Dallas Mavericks and retirement of Phil Jackson, it was uncertain the Los Angeles Lakers could bounce back and continue to compete at a high level in the final years of the Kobe…

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Kobe Bryant Secretly Mentored Dwight Howard for Years

Before Dwight Howard was ultimately traded to the Los Angeles Lakers back in August, the “Dwightmare” had been going on for quite some time with the superstar center attempting to persuade the Orlando Magic to make a deal with the…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Leaning Towards Retirement After Two More Seasons

Coming into the 2012-13 NBA season, Kobe Bryant will have his sights set on winning that elusive sixth championship with the Los Angeles Lakers while playing alongside fellow superstars Steve Nash and Dwight Howard. The odds of winning another championship…

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Dwight Howard Says Lakers Trade Changed His Life

The Dwight Howard era of the Los Angeles Lakers has yet to officially begin on the basketball floor with the perennial All-Star still working at getting his back to a 100 percent before making his debut. As of right now,…

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Steve Nash on Chemistry with Kobe: ‘I Think It’s Going to Get Better’

The first game of the NBA pre-season is officially in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers with two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash making his debut against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in Fresno, California. Even though the…

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