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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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Open to Immediate Trade to Lakers

The Dwight Howard trade saga continues with the Orlando Magic failing to convince the superstar center to stay with the team moving forward after meeting with GM Rob Hennigan in Los Angeles on Wednesday. After the news broke of Howard…

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Source: GM Mitch Kupchak Talks Contract Extension with Andrew Bynum’s Agent

It appears that the Dwight Howard trade rumors may officially come to an end sooner rather than later for the Los Angeles Lakers with GM Mitch Kupchak speaking with Andrew Bynum’s agent, David Lee, about a contract extension on Wednesday.…

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GM Mitch Kupchak Says Lakers Still Want to Add Players

A few weeks after pulling off the sign-and-trade for Steve Nash, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to add veteran forward Antawn Jamison and re-sign up-and-comer Jordan Hill. These moves alone were enough to improve the roster considerably in both…

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Kobe Bryant Dropped 16 Pounds in Training for 2012 Olympics

The opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics is only a few days away with Team USA looking to win a second consecutive gold medal under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. With the added motivation of competing against Los Angeles Lakers teammate…

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Lakers Rumors: Michael Redd a Good Fit for the Lakers?

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some drastic upgrades to their roster over the course of the NBA off-season thus far with the addition of two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, veteran forward Antawn Jamison and retaining Jordan Hill, but the…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Interested in Signing Delonte West

The search continues for the viable shooting guard option off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers may have considerably upgraded their squad with the addition of two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, veteran forward Antawn Jamison and the…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Show Interest in Signing Roger Mason Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers' attempts to acquire superstar center Dwight Howard may have taken another turn for the worst as it appears the Orlando Magic will make their best efforts to convince him to stay rather than trading him before…

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Lakers Among World’s 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams List

After signing a 20-year TV deal with Time Warner Cable before last season, the Los Angeles Lakers became the most valuable NBA team in the league with a net worth of about $900 million. Even though that amount seems to…

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NBA News: Orlando Magic Narrow Coaching Search to Three Candidates

Ever since the NBA off-season officially began for the Orlando Magic, the number one goal for the team has been presumably to trade superstar center Dwight Howard and then begin an extensive rebuilding process. With Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy…

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Pau Gasol to Replace Rafael Nadal as Spain’s Flag Bearer

The 2012 Olympics are right around the corner for Team USA as Kobe Bryant and company prepare for another run at a second consecutive gold medal. In the days leading up to the opening ceremony on Fri. July 27, Team…

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