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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2015 NBA Draft: Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns Declares For Draft

On May 19, the 2015 NBA draft lottery will get underway with the fate of the Los Angeles Lakers set to be determined. In all likelihood, the storied franchise will hold onto their lottery pick and will be in the…

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NBA Rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge ‘A Lot More In Play’ Than Expected In Free Agency

One of the biggest names in the NBA set to hit the open market this summer is LaMarcus Aldridge of the Portland Trail Blazers. Aldridge will get to test the free agent waters and may be more attainable then once…

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John Calipari Says At Least ‘Five’ Kentucky Players Will Enter NBA Draft

The Kentucky Wildcats recently flirted with perfection during the 2015 NCAA Tournament with John Calipari's squad dominating the competition until they ran into a motivated Wisconsin Badgers squad led by Frank Kaminsky in the Final Four. -- Think You Know…

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Metta World Peace Invites Kobe Bryant To Play With Him In Italy

  It has been almost two full seasons since Metta World Peace has worn the purple and gold for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he remains a fan favorite and as active as he can be in Los Angeles. --…

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Would ‘Love’ To Trade Derrick Rose

During the 2010-11 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls were on the top of the NBA world once again. Derrick Rose emerged as a legitimate superstar while leading the Chicago Bulls to the best record in the league at 62-20. --…

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Mitch Kupchak On Lakers Moves: ‘No Decision Is Made Here Without Me’

The Los Angeles Lakers organization has been surrounded by criticism for the last few years. The storied franchise has really struggled to bounce back following the failed attempts to reload with the likes of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash. --…

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Lakers Rumors: Rajon Rondo ‘Mortal Lock’ To Sign With Los Angeles

The rumors continue to swirl in terms of what the Los Angeles Lakers will do this summer once NBA free agency gets underway. Many believe the Lakers will likely find it difficult to land a big-name like Marc Gasol or…

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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Named Western Conference Rookie Of The Month

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to appear to have made a brilliant move by purchasing the Washington Wizards 46th pick in last year's NBA draft. Jordan Clarkson has improved with every passing game this season and has earned his first…

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Lakers News: Wayne Ellington To Miss The Rest Of The Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost another player to a season-ending injury. Wayne Ellington will miss the rest of the season after injuring his shoulder on Wednesday night in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers sent out…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Favors Rajon Rondo Over Goran Dragic In Free Agency?

There's been a lot of speculation swirling around the Los Angeles Lakers in terms of the team's plan heading into the NBA off-season. Many believe the team will attempt to make a major splash in NBA free agency with a…

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