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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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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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Interested In Re-Signing Dwight Buycks

  The Los Angeles Lakers are only days away from the 2015 NBA Draft in which the team will make a crucial decision that will impact the franchise's future for years to come. All signs continue to point to Jahlil…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Actively Trying To Trade For DeMarcus Cousins

The Los Angeles Lakers have been exploring all options heading into the 2015 NBA Draft and free agency that follows shortly. Blockbuster trade scenarios haven't been ruled out as a possibility for the storied franchise and the one name continues…

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D’Angelo Russell Wants To Earn Kobe Bryant’s Respect If Drafted By Lakers

There's been a lot of debate which player the Los Angeles Lakers should select with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft on Thursday. Ever since the results of the draft lottery were known, three players have gotten…

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