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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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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NBA Rumors: Andrew Bynum Reportedly Open to a Trade

After learning of Dwight Howard reiterating his trade demand to the Orlando Magic brass last week, the potential blockbuster that would send the superstar center to the Los Angeles Lakers may be in the works with deal possibly getting done…

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Magic on Jim Buss: ‘If They Get Dwight Howard, Then He’s Done a Great Job’

Before making the move to acquire Nash, Lakers legend Magic Johnson publicly criticized VP Jim Buss for not being more aggressive to improve the team. Along with commenting on the lack of aggressiveness by the storied NBA franchise, Magic also…

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Kobe Bryant on Winning Sixth NBA Title: ’If It Doesn’t Happen, It Doesn’t Happen’

Over the course of the NBA off-season and throughout his time playing for Team USA this summer, five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has been asked about his future in the NBA. With only two years remaining on his current contract…

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