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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Dwight Howard Plans to Sign with Mavs if Not Traded to Lakers or Nets

Of the three options proposed by Dwight Howard to the Orlando Magic in order to end the trade speculation surrounding the superstar center, an immediate deal sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers appears to be a likely scenario for…

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Andrew Bynum’s Agent Says there’s No List of Preferred Teams for Bynum

After another turn of events in the Dwight Howard trade fiasco, Andrew Bynum’s future still remains up in the air as he may not be in purple and gold at the start of the 2012-13 NBA season. Preliminary talks on…

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NBA News: Dwight Howard Sticks By Trade Demand

After being unsatisfied with numerous trade proposals from the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets, the Orlando Magic made one last attempt to keep superstar center Dwight Howard on the roster moving forward. On Wednesday, GM Rob Hennigan…

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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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