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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Lakers Rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge ‘Leaning Toward’ Signing With L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to build a roster that can compete right out of the gate next season. The storied franchise might not be an immediate contender, but they'll have the building blocks in place to compete in…

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Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Called DeAndre Jordan Regarding Free Agency

After introducing D'Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr. and Anthony Brown at the practice facility, free agency is quickly approaching for the Los Angeles Lakers. With the franchise also declining Jordan Hill's $9 million team option, Los Angeles will have a…

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D’Angelo Russell Says He Can ‘Definitely Play With’ Jordan Clarkson

The Los Angeles Lakers chose to roll the dice on Ohio State's D'Angelo Russell during the 2015 NBA Draft creating a promising young backcourt of the future. Russell will be paired with Jordan Clarkson in the backcourt and appears excited…

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D’Angelo Russell: ‘I Consider Myself The Top Player In The Draft’

The Los Angeles Lakers surprised everyone during the 2015 NBA Draft by passing on Jahlil Okafor to select Ohio State guard D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case? -- On Monday,…

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VIDEO: D’Angelo Russell ‘More Than Honored’ To Play For Lakers

Shortly after D'Angelo Russell was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Lakers.com reporter Mike Trudell caught up with the Ohio State standout for his first interview with the rookie for…

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Jordan Clarkson On D’Angelo Russell: ‘We Make The Backcourt More Dynamic’

With Jordan Clarkson being the biggest surprise in an otherwise forgettable season for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, the consensus seemed to be the team would lean toward selecting a big in the 2015 NBA Draft. Although the Lakers…

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Lakers Rumors: ‘Doubtful’ L.A. Signs Rajon Rondo In Free Agency

With the 2015 NBA Draft now officially in the books, general manager Mitch Kupchak and company will direct their attention to NBA free agency. The Los Angeles Lakers will have some cap space to burn and will attempt to continue…

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Lakers Rumors: Confidence In Signing LaMarcus Aldridge Led To Drafting Russell

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked everyone on draft night selecting D'Angelo Russell out of Ohio State with the second overall pick. It appears Russell impressed the Lakers brass in the two workouts he had with the team. -- Have you…

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2015 NBA Draft: Lakers ‘Leaning Toward’ Drafting Duke’s Jahlil Okafor

The speculation continues to swirl about what the Los Angeles Lakers may do once on the clock with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft on Thursday. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case? -- Trade…

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2015 NBA Draft: Karl-Anthony Towns Will Be Drafted By Timberwolves

The speculation surrounding Karl-Anthony Towns and whether he'll go one or two in the 2015 NBA Draft can now come to an end. The Kentucky product was rumored to either fall to the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall…

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