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: Free Agent Troy Murphy Receiving Interest Overseas

Another bench player for the Los Angeles Lakers may be on the move this summer with veteran forward Troy Murphy receiving interest in his services from a team overseas according to David Pick of Sportando.net: “Sportando sources inform that Troy…

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Oil Paintings of Shaq in Superman Costume Going for $3,995 on Craigslist

As perhaps one of the greatest players ever to play the game of basketball, Shaquille O’Neal has left a great legacy behind while leaving lasting impressions with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. With four NBA title to his…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Creates More Controversy with Trip to China

Two weeks before heading off to China on a promotional tour for Adidas, the newly acquired Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers cancelled his basketball camp in Orlando, Florida. The reason for cancelling the camp was to continue recovering…

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Kareem, Magic Set to be Hall of Fame Presenters for Jamaal Wilkes

The Los Angeles Lakers organization is arguably one of the most successful in professional sports with 16 NBA championship banners hanging in the rafters of the Staples Center and numerous members in the Hall of Fame. With the Lakers reloading…

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Lakers Fans Confident NBA Title Inevitable Next Season

The acquisitions of Steve Nash and Dwight Howard to go along with free agent signees Jodie Meeks and Antawn Jamison have many NBA fans convinced that the Los Angeles Lakers will be a legitimate NBA title contender next season. Not…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Will Work with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

One of the biggest perks of playing the center position for the Los Angeles Lakers is working with one of the greatest players to ever play the position. With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar willing and able to offer his services to all…

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Kevin Durant Surpasses Kobe Bryant in NBA 2K13 Player Ratings

Every year before the NBA regular season gets underway, NBA fans and avid gamers anticipate the announcement of player ratings. Last year, the ratings were released by 2K Sports with some debate surrounding Kobe Bryant. Apparently, the popular sports video…

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Metta World Peace Says He’s Not Changing Name Back to Ron Artest

Heading into the 2011-12 NBA season, Ron Artest decided to make a bold move by changing his name to Metta World Peace. The news of the name change surprised quite a few people as many didn’t know the reasoning behind…

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NBA News: Doug Collins Wants to Turn Spencer Hawes into Pau Gasol

After acquiring Dwight Howard in the blockbuster deal that sent Andrew Bynum to the Philadelphia 76ers, the consensus around the league was that the Los Angeles Lakers had vastly improved their roster with a player that will potentially lead the…

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ESPN’s Skip Bayless Thinks Kobe Bryant is Overpaid

Coming into the 2012-13 NBA season, Kobe Bryant will be the highest paid player in the league with a salary of $27.8 million. The closest player next to Kobe on the highest paid list in the NBA is Dirk Nowitzki…

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