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 GM Mitch Kupchak: Jahlil Okafor’s Game ‘Will Translate Quickly’ To NBA

As arguably one of the most dominant offensive players in college basketball last season, Jahlil Okafor had professional scouts drooling at the prospect of drafting the 19-year-old. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case? -- Okafor's footwork and…

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Jahlil Okafor Respects Lakers Being All About Winning: ‘Love To Be Here’

The Los Angeles Lakers own the second overall pick in the upcoming 2015 NBA Draft and Jahlil Okafor has the best odds to land with the storied franchise on draft day later this month. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers…

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T-Wolves Feel No. 1 Pick Will Be ‘Top Player At His Position’ In 2-3 Years

The consensus continues to be that the Minnesota Timberwolves will either select Duke's Jahlil Okafor or Kentucky's Karl-Anthony Towns with the number one overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft on June 25. Although Towns is considered by many to…

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D’Angelo Russell Talks About His Similarities To NBA MVP Stephen Curry

As arguably the most talented guard in the 2015 NBA Draft, D'Angelo Russell will be a hot commodity on June 25. Although Russell hasn't gotten much consideration ahead of Jahlil Okafor or Karl-Anthony Towns in terms of being drafted within…

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D’Angelo Russell On Lakers Workout: ‘An Honor To Be Here’

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to bring in the big-name draft prospects in preparation for the 2015 NBA Draft a few weeks time. Emmanuel Mudiay was the first of the top prospects to work out with the team this…

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Talks Salary Cap Increase In 2016-17

The NBA's new TV deal has been a hot topic of discussion for quite some time. As a result of the mega-deal, the league's salary cap will receive a considerable boost next summer and NBA commissioner Adam Silver gave some…

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SportsNation Poll: Kobe Bryant ‘Better’ Than LeBron James In Prime

After the Miami Heat were beaten in convincing fashion by the San Antonio Spurs in last year's NBA Finals, LeBron James decided it was time for another drastic change. In classic LeBron fashion, the superstar kept the Heat brass holding…

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Steve Nash Calls Stephen Curry ‘Greatest’ Shooter In NBA History

During his 19-year career in the NBA, Steve Nash went from potential draft bust to Dirk Nowitzki's star teammate in Dallas to a two-time NBA MVP with the Phoenix Suns. Nash's career may have ended on a sour note in…

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VIDEO: Ronda Rousey Responds To Shaq Calling Out The UFC Star

Last week, the cast of Entourage appeared on "Inside The NBA" to promote their upcoming movie. Jerry Ferrara, who plays Salvatore "Turtle" Assante, talked about his scene with UFC star Ronda Rousey with Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson and…

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Shaquille O’Neal On Playing With Kobe Bryant: ‘Greatest One-Two Punch’

During the Los Angeles Lakers' run at three straight NBA titles with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal leading the way, the two superstars rarely got along off the court. Although the dynamic duo was arguably the best one-two punch in…

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