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 News: Lakers Sign Chris Douglas-Roberts

The Los Angeles Lakers have added another player to the training camp roster by signing Chris Douglas-Roberts, the team announced on Monday. Douglas-Roberts selected by the New Jersey Nets in the second round (40th overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft…

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NBA News: Rasheed Wallace Officially Signs with the New York Knicks

After two years of retirement, one-time NBA champion Rasheed Wallace is ready to make a comeback by signing with the New York Knicks according to the New York Post: “Wallace has told the Knicks he has elected to come out…

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Lamar Odom Says Clippers are Deeper Than Recent Lakers Championship Squads

During the NBA off-season, the Los Angeles Clippers made some considerable moves to upgrade their roster. Most of the roster changes were made via free agency, adding Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill, Matt Barnes and re-signing Chauncey Billups, but one of…

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NBA News: Gilbert Arenas Considering Playing in China

Over the past few days, three-time All-Star and current free agent Gilbert Arenas has been spotted at the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility. Arenas has been working out and participating in scrimmages with the Lakers squad along with other NBA…

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Lakers Come in at No. 2 in ESPN’s NBA Power Rankings

Media day for the Los Angeles Lakers will take place on Monday, Oct. 1 at the practice facility in El Segundo, California. LakersNation.com along with local and national media outlets getting an inside look at the revamped roster headlined by…

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Metta World Peace Thanks NBA for Banning Flopping

Over the past few years, flopping in the NBA has gotten progressively worse with too many players in the league utilizing their acting skills on the floor to trick referees into calling a foul. After seeing flopping occur far too…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard’s Playing Status

The news surrounding Dwight Howard’s health as of late has been quite promising with the newest superstar addition to the Los Angeles Lakers participating in contact drills at the team’s practice facility and looking better than anticipated at this point…

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Lakers News: NBA Legend James Worthy Joins Twitter

Over the past few years, current and former Los Angeles Lakers players have discovered one of the best ways to connect with fans and express their opinions is creating Twitter account. Even though Kobe Bryant still needs some convincing to…

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Jordan Hill Pleads No Contest to Assault Charge, Receives Probation

After receiving an assault charge as a result of an altercation with a former girlfriend back in March, the recently re-signed Los Angeles Lakers forward Jordan Hill was facing up to 10 years in prison if ultimately convicted of the…

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Jordan Hill’s Attorney Hopes for Resolution on Assault Case Soon

Once the Los Angeles Lakers acquired forward Jordan Hill from the Houston Rockets in exchange for five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher before the NBA trade deadline back in March, the 27-year-old wasn’t exactly accepted with open arms by Lakers fans.…

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