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: Dwight Howard Says ‘There’s No Timetable’ for His Return

As Dwight Howard continues to try and repair his damaged reputation after the “Dwightmare” finally came to an end, the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers has only one thing on his mind as he’s doing everything within his…

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NBA News: Adam Morrison Signs One-Year Deal with Blazers

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Adam Morrison has finally played his way back onto an NBA roster after signing a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers according to ESPN.com: “Former Gonzaga star Adam Morrison has signed a one-year deal…

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Blake Griffin Not Convinced Lakers are Favorites to Win Next Season

Before the Los Angeles Lakers had pulled the trigger on the blockbuster trades to bring in Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, the Los Angeles Clippers had made considerable upgrades across the board and began receiving recognition for potentially having the…

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Steve Nash Set to Appear on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’

In his first appearance on a late-night talk show since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, Steve Nash will be a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday night. Avid Lakers fan and movie star Justin…

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Lakers Nation Wishes Happy Birthday to Phil Jackson

On September 17, 1945, arguably the greatest NBA head coach of all-time was born in Deer Lodge, Montana. Phil Jackson turned 67 years old today and is still going strong while enjoying his retirement from the NBA. Before the beginning…

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Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins: ‘We’re Not Chasing the Lakers’

As arguably one of the best defensive-minded centers in the game today, Kendrick Perkins of the Oklahoma City Thunder is no stranger to guarding elite players at his position. Even though Perkins gets a lot of criticism for his attitude…

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NBA News: Matt Barnes Signs One-Year Deal with Clippers

A couple of days ago, news broke of free agent forward Matt Barnes finally receiving some interest from three teams around the league. The Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers were reportedly the three teams reaching out to…

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NBA Legend Bill Russell: ‘Lakers Can Be Very, Very Good’

As arguably one of the most successful players to have ever played in the NBA, 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell is as respected a Hall of Famer as there is, and when he speaks everyone listens. Recently, Russell was interviewed…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Will Not Be Ready for Training Camp

After the Los Angeles Lakers officially acquired six-time All-Star Dwight Howard last month, the major concern was whether or not he'd be fully recovered from back surgery and ready to go for the start of the 2012-13 NBA season on…

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NBA News: Derek Fisher Continues to Weigh Options in Free Agency

The biggest surprise at the NBA trade deadline on March 15 last season was the Los Angeles Lakers trading five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets in exchange for forward Jordan Hill. The move came out of nowhere…

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