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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Kobe Bryant Wearing Walking Boot for Shin Injury

Ticket Special for Houston/Lakers Game - The Rockets/Lakers game has an average ticket price of $243. But through our partner TiqIQ, fans can get in starting at $40. Click Here for All the Details. Over the past three games, Kobe…

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Kupchak: Andrew Bynum “Absolutely” in Lakers’ Long-term Plans

The one player on the Los Angeles Lakers that has been surrounded by controversy lately has been All-Star center Andrew Bynum. Ever since Bynum launched an ill-advised three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors and was immediately benched for the boneheaded…

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NBA Commissioner David Stern Wants to Change Age Rule

Currently in the NBA, the age rule for incoming players is set at 19-years-old. With this rule, no players are allowed to come directly out of high school straight to the pros. As a result, these talented young players must…

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Lakers Games Moved From Fox Sports West to Prime Ticket

After Tuesday’s game against the New Jersey Nets and Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Houston Rockets on Friday, April 6, but that game along with the matchup against the rival…

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Lakers Fine Andrew Bynum for “Numerous Infractions”

After going down with a left ankle sprain in the win over the Golden State Warriors recently, Lakers fans were holding their breath awaiting the results of just how severe Andrew Bynum’s sprain was going to be. Fortunately, the sprain…

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Kobe Talks About Critics: “We’re All Surrounded By Idiots”

On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant officially quieted his critics by posting his fifth 40-point game of the season helping lead the Los Angeles Lakers over the Golden State Warriors (120-112) at the Staples Center to get the sixth win in…

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Lakers’ Troy Murphy May Start at Center vs. Nets

After an absolutely dreadful performance from Kobe Bryant against the New Orleans Hornets in which he shot 3-for-21, the Black Mamba was able to immediately bounce back with yet another 40-point performance in the win over the Golden State Warriors,…

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Andrew Bynum’s Behavior in Serious Question as of Late

Throughout his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star center Andrew Bynum has been dealing with injury problems and maturity issues. Fortunately, the injury problems with his knees have subsided this season and haven’t been a huge concern…

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Kobe Bryant Calls Lakers Doubters “Mentally Challenged”

After a devastating loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night at the Staples Center, there was a lot of doubt shed on the Los Angeles Lakers and whether or not they’d be able to contend for an NBA…

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Derek Fisher Politely Refuses to Comment on Lakers Trade

It has been an emotional couple of weeks for five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher as he went from aiming for a sixth ring alongside Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers to coming off the bench for the Oklahoma City…

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