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: 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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