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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Is Doc Rivers the Best Candidate to Replace Coach K. for Team USA?

Once the 2012 Olympics is officially in the books for the United States, USA basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo may have to start considering a replacement for Mike Krzyzewski as the head coach of Team USA. With Coach K leaning towards…

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Kobe Bryant on Christmas Day Game with Knicks: ‘We Actually Might Win’

As one of the most popular NBA teams in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers are basically guaranteed to be playing on Christmas Day every single season as long as five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is still on the roster.…

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Magic Johnson Says Lakers Need to Add: ‘Two to Three Pieces’

After landing Steve Nash via sign-and-trade and signing Antawn Jamison to a one-year deal, the Los Angeles Lakers are clearly a better all-around squad with NBA title aspirations heading into next season. Even though the team has gotten considerably better…

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Vanessa Bryant ‘Furious’ by Kobe’s Shirtless Party Pictures in Barcelona

Before the 2011-12 NBA season got underway on Christmas Day, reports surfaced of Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, filling for divorce. This news shocked many, including Pau Gasol, with the consensus being that Kobe had learned his lesson from the 2003…

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USA Chairman Jerry Colangelo Wants Coach K. Back for 2016 Olympics

The 2012 Olympics are officially underway for Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Team USA. With an impressive win over Tony Parker’s French squad right out of the gate, the Americans have gotten off to a good start on their campaign for…

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Lakers Rumors: Jodie Meeks Labels Lakers One of Top 3 Choices

After upgrading the starting lineup and bench during the NBA off-season, the Los Angeles Lakers are one or two players away from revamping the roster entirely. The consensus in Los Angeles is that a backup shooting guard is needed to…

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Lakers’ Steve Nash Parodies ‘The Shawshank Redemption’

Over the last few years, Ron Artest a.k.a Metta World Peace has been the most entertaining member of the Los Angeles Lakers with plenty of public appearances and off-the-court antics. Even though World Peace continues to entertain Lakers fans with…

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Kobe Bryant Believes Steve Nash Will Make Things Easier for Pau Gasol

After acquiring Steve Nash via sign-and-trade, the Los Angeles Lakers became considerably better in the backcourt with arguably one of the best point guards in the league. Even though Nash is 38 years-old, the addition of the two-time NBA MVP…

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NBA News: Matt Barnes Arrested for Traffic Warrant and Resisting Arrest

As one of the free agents on the current roster that the Los Angeles Lakers are willing to let walk away this summer, veteran forward Matt Barnes has no idea where he’ll be playing next season with little interest in…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Appears on ‘BrandX’ with Russell Brand

As arguably the most entertaining player on the current Los Angeles Lakers squad, Metta World Peace loves staying active and in the public eye during the NBA off-season. There’s no shortage of off-the-court antics or limit to these antics for…

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