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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INSTAGRAM: Jordan Clarkson Already Back To Work At Lakers Practice Facility

The NBA off-season is officially underway for the Los Angeles Lakers after the worst season in franchise history. Although many of the players, coaches, and members of the front office needed some much time off, Jordan Clarkson is already getting…

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TWITTER: Kobe Bryant Shows ‘Respect’ For Tony Allen

Right now Kobe Bryant is rehabbing from shoulder surgery and hoping for the best with the fate of the Los Angeles Lakers hanging in the balance with the NBA Draft Lottery less than two weeks away. Bryant may be concentrating…

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Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles Expected To Pursue DeMarre Carroll

The Los Angeles Lakers will be busy during the summer with the franchise intent on turning things around as soon as possible. The main focus for Los Angeles right now is the upcoming NBA Draft lottery on May 19 followed…

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Lakers Rumors: Kevin Love Bound For L.A. If He Leaves Cleveland

Three-time All-Star Kevin Love will have a tough decision to make this summer. The star forward can either do nothing and simply earn the $16.7 million he'll be paid in the last year of his deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers…

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NBA Rumors: Bulls ‘Can’t Wait’ To Part Ways With Tom Thibodeau

The Chicago Bulls were able to strike first against the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series, but despite the team's success in the postseason, the speculation continues to swirl about Tom Thibodeau's future. -- Think…

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NBA Rumors: Spurs To Trade Tiago Splitter To Make Room For LaMarcus Aldridge?

Following an incredible first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, the San Antonio Spurs' attempt to win back-to-back championships has officially come to an end. Despite a valiant effort against Chris Paul and company, the Spurs will head into…

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2015 NBA Draft: Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein Changes Name Ahead Of Draft

On June 25 during the 2015 NBA Draft, possibly somewhere around the sixth and 10th pick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver will head to the podium at the Barclays Center in Brookyln, New York with the name of one of seven…

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D’Angelo Russell Modeled His Game After Stephen Curry, Manu Ginobili

https://youtu.be/0tqWqW5rZzU Following his freshman season at Ohio State, D'Angelo Russell announced his intention to enter the 2015 NBA Draft and is expected to be among the top five players taken on June 25. Along with letting it be known he'll…

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Stephen Curry Says He’ll Beat Kobe Bryant’s Gift To Teammates For MVP

On Monday afternoon, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors was named NBA MVP for the first time in his career. The league held a press conference in the Bay Area for his award ceremony with Curry giving an inspirational…

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NBA Rumors: Arron Afflalo Intends To Opt Out Of Contract With Blazers

One of the biggest weaknesses for the Los Angeles Lakers over the past few years has been the small forward position. Although Nick Young has been a decent addition off the bench, the veteran journeyman isn't the answer which has…

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