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 Ready to Take on Derek Fisher

After some debate and speculation about where he was going to sign, five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher ultimately landed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Not a bad move by Fisher as it gives him a great chance to win a…

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Kobe Bryant Shows Some Support for Former Teammate Lamar Odom

After the Chris Paul trade fell through before the beginning of this shortened NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers were faced with quite a few dilemmas. The worst of which was the mindset of reigning Sixth Man of the Year…

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Kobe’s Sick Crossover, Behind-the-Back with Left-Hand Hook Finish vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their second game in a row yesterday with the loss to the Houston Rockets (107-103) in which Andrew Bynum was ejected and Kobe Bryant had yet another poor shooting performance going 10-for-27 from the field.…

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Pau Gasol is Ready to Take On Co-Captain Role

After the surprising Derek Fisher trade to the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers were left with Kobe Bryant as the only captain on the squad. Fisher had be co-captain with Kobe for years and head coach Mike Brown needed…

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Lakers’ GM Mitch Kupchak Talks With Dan Patrick About Trade Deadline

It was no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers were prepared and would most likely make a move before the NBA trade deadline on March 15. With Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak and VP Jim Buss having their sights set on…

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Kobe Bryant Can’t Explain Poor Shooting in Loss to Utah Jazz

Last night’s loss to the Utah Jazz was ugly to say the least. The Los Angeles Lakers just couldn’t keep up with a motivated Jazz squad led by Paul Milsap. There was a chance the Lake Show could’ve come out…

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Mike Brown Says Jordan Hill Won’t Get Much Playing Time

The one trade that seemed to shock everyone at the NBA trade deadline was the Los Angeles Lakers dealing five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jordan Hill. With no rumors circulating around about Fisher’s…

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Mike Brown Hasn’t Talked to Kobe Bryant About Derek Fisher Trade

With all the NBA trade rumors finally put to rest in the City of Angels after Thursday’s deadline came and went, the Los Angeles Lakers can now get back to business on the basketball court as they are set to…

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Lakers Recall Darius Morris from the D-League

After an emotional NBA trade deadline in which the Los Angeles Lakers acquired point guard Ramon Sessions from the Cleveland Cavaliers and traded away five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets, the storied franchise has decided to turn…

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NBA Trade Deadline Recap: Lakers Trade Derek Fisher, Luke Walton

The NBA trade deadline has officially come and gone with the Los Angeles Lakers making a lot noise from start to finish. There was no question that this was going to be a busy day for the Lakers organization, but…

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