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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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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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Continues to Improve his Game

After an epic off-season filled with blockbuster moves and free agent signings, the Los Angeles Lakers are the talk of the NBA once again with a potential dynasty being built in the City of Angels. With the Lakers acquiring Dwight…

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Pau Gasol on Playing in 2016 Olympics: ‘It’s Too Early To Say’

The 2012 Olympics came and went for Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol with the same result as back in 2008 with the two-time NBA champion going home without the Gold medal. Even though Spain was able to make it…

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Kevin Durant Says Kobe Bryant Predicted Dwight Howard Trade

Before heading into battle with Team USA in an effort to win a second consecutive gold medal, Kobe Bryant had suffered another early exit in the NBA playoffs and was frustrated to say the least with the way the Los…

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Kobe Bryant Settles Lawsuit with Allegedly ‘Assaulted’ Fan

During his Hall of Fame caliber career in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has put on some amazing displays of athleticism with high-flying dunks and incredible hustle on the defensive end of the basketball floor. Unfortunately, despite…

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Lakers to Honor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with Statue Outside Staples Center

A fourth bronze statue commemorating another member of the Los Angeles Lakers organization is officially in the works with the storied NBA franchise deciding that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be the next in line to greet Lakers fans in front of…

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Former NBA Star Charles Oakley Blasts Dwight Howard for ‘Dwightmare’

The last year or so has been rough to say the least for center Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic. With all the rumors of trade demands to the Brooklyn Nets and endless speculation on where he might be dealt…

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Steve Nash Talks New-Look Lakers, Dwight Howard and Miami Heat

A new championship dynasty might be on the horizon for the Los Angeles Lakers with a combination of superstars that may be able to lead the team to multiple NBA titles in the near future. With Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant,…

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