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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NBA News: Dwight Howard Trade to Brooklyn Nets Won’t Happen Anytime Soon

Once all 30 teams in the NBA were able to officially sign free agents and finalize trades on July 11, the consensus was that superstar center Dwight Howard would finally be traded by the Orlando Magic. Despite numerous trade rumors…

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Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak Uncertain About Another Blockbuster Trade

After acquiring two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash via sign-and-trade, the Los Angeles Lakers had officially landed another superstar to pair with Kobe Bryant in the backcourt. This move has been considered to be brilliant one with the Lakers only giving…

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Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Says Current Team USA Would Beat Dream Team

Now that Kobe Bryant is currently training with Team USA and preparing for the road to a second straight gold medal under Coach Mike Krzyzewski in London, England, the five-time NBA champion will be hit will all sorts of Dream…

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NBA News: Former Laker Jordan Farmar Leaving the NBA

Once dealt to the Atlanta Hawks in the blockbuster trade sending Joe Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jordan Farmar agreed to be bought out by the Hawks for $1.5 million. As a result of…

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Lakers Rumors: Jason Richardson Headed to L.A. Along with Dwight Howard?

One of the biggest problems for the Los Angeles Lakers during trade talks to acquire superstar center Dwight Howard has been taking on a big contract in return. That large contract will either be Hedo Turkoglu or Jason Richardson, and…

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Steve Nash Will Wear No. 10 with Los Angeles Lakers

Once the Los Angeles Lakers made the sign-and-trade to acquire two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, the debate began about which number would be on the front and back of his new jersey. With Wilt Chamberlain’s No. 13 long since retired,…

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Kobe Bryant Talks Evolution of the ‘Big Three’ in the NBA

As a growing trend in the NBA, the way teams continue to compete at a high level in the league as potential title contenders is to assemble a trio of superstars. The perfect example of this is the success of…

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Lakers Rumors: Metta World Peace to be Amnestied if Not Traded?

Once the new CBA was agreed upon to end the lockout last year, one topic that got a lot of discussion was the new amnesty clause. With this clause teams are able to amnesty players in order to rid themselves…

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Lakers Rumors: Raja Bell an Option for the Lakers?

After agreeing to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, veteran guard Raja Bell will officially become an unrestricted free agent. At 36-years-old, Bell believes he still has something left in the tank and will consider his options in free…

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Lakers’ Odds of Winning Title in 2013 Improve with Addition of Steve Nash

The acquisition of Steve Nash by the Los Angeles Lakers made a huge impact on the team, player and the league with many people thinking differently about the Lakers' potential moving forward. Not only was Kobe Bryant arguably the happiest…

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