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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Former Laker Ramon Sessions Signs with the Charlotte Bobcats

After Ramon Sessions decided to opt-out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, the up-and-coming point guard’s fate was sealed. The consensus early on was that the Lakers would sign Sessions to the long-term deal…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Express Interest in Elton Brand

The search for answers to the bench problems for the Los Angeles Lakers hasn’t been easy during the off-season with GM Mitch Kupchak and company extremely limited in terms of the amount and lengths of contracts. As of right now,…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers Target Antawn Jamison with Veteran’s Minimum

One of the biggest problems for the Los Angeles Lakers moving forward, after the acquisition of Steve Nash, is the bench. With arguably the worst bench in the league, the Lakers struggled last season to produce anything without all five…

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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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