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 Makes Appearance at MTV’s Video Music Awards

The Dwight Howard era in Los Angeles has officially begun. The Los Angeles Lakers newest superstar addition may not be on the floor for the beginning of the season on October 30, but he’s doing the rounds and making an…

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NBA News: Andray Blatche Deciding Between Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat

Before the Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, the Brooklyn Nets had arguably the best off-season of any team in the league. Re-signing Deron Williams and bringing in six-time All-Star Joe Johnson via trade…

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Lakers Dominate NBA Competition in Social Media Once Again

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to pave the way for NBA teams in social media with more Twitter followers and Facebook likes than any other team in the league according to Lisa Dillman of the L.A. Times: “But a quick…

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Steve Nash Reacts to Roger Federer, NFL Season-Opener via Twitter

The 2012 NFL regular season officially got underway on Wednesday night with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants. As always, these two division rivals going head-to-head is as heated a matchup can get…

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NBA News: Allen Iverson Considering Playing in China

Back in 2010, Allen Iverson left the Philadelphia 76ers to tend to the health issues of his daughter, Messiah. After leaving the team that he started his NBA career with in 1996, Iverson hasn’t been able to return to the…

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NBA News: Charlotte Bobcats Show Interest in Signing Tracy McGrady

The Charlotte Bobcats will head into the upcoming NBA season as arguably the worst team in the league. After making NBA history last year for the worst winning percentage (.106) of all-time, the Bobcats have a long way to go…

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Shaquille O’Neal Receives Offer to Play in Mexico for Fuerza Regia

After one shortened season off the floor as an NBA analyst for TNT, four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal may be on the verge of picking up a basketball once again. It’s highly unlikely that Shaq will ever play in the…

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Dwyane Wade on New-Look Lakers: ‘We’re Ready for the Challenge’

After being dubbed the villains of the NBA over the past two seasons, the 'Big 3' of the Miami Heat were finally able to come out on top last season with a second title for Dwyane Wade, and the long…

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Lakers News: Reeves Nelson Receives Invite to Lakers Training Camp

After the signing of free agent Jodie Meeks, the roster was basically set for the Los Angeles Lakers with 14 players under contract for the upcoming season. The 15th and final spot for the Lakers was thought to be filled…

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Former Laker Bob McAdoo Believes Thunder Still Team to Beat in the West

The Los Angeles Lakers created a lot of buzz with the moves made over the summer as many believe that adding Dwight Howard and Steve Nash was enough to propel them ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western…

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