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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Kobe Bryant On Father Time: ‘If Something Is Going To Go, It Goes’

The end is drawing near for Kobe Bryant in terms of his basketball career. The five-time NBA champion will enter his 20th year with the Los Angeles Lakers next season in what could be his last in the NBA. --…

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Hassan Whiteside Says Lakers ‘Picked Wayne Ellington Over Me’

No one saw Hassan Whiteside coming this season. The 28-year-old has been an absolute steal for the Miami Heat in their transition from the LeBron James era, but he could've been a gem for the Los Angeles Lakers. -- Think…

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NBA Rumors: Thunder Prepared To Trade Kevin Durant Next Season?

Superstar Kevin Durant will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2016 and will arguably be the most sought after player on the open market when that happens. Although many anticipate the Oklahoma City Thunder to retain Durant…

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Julius Randle ‘Looking Forward’ To Working Out With Kobe Bryant

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant made an appearance at the Staples Center last night joining his teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers bench. Along with supporting his team from the bench, the superstar talked about his plans moving forward including…

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Kobe Bryant Praises Jordan Clarkson, Working Out With Julius Randle

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant returned to the Staples Center on Sunday night for the first time since undergoing season-ending surgery on his right shoulder. Bryant joined his teammates on the bench and also fielded some questions from Lakers…

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Kobe Bryant Wants To ‘Come Back With A Vengeance’ Next Season

With Kobe Bryant suffering a third straight season-ending injury with a torn rotator cuff, many have started to speculate about his future and whether he's got anything left in the tank. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take…

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VIDEO: Jordan Clarkson Impresses Kobe Bryant With Smooth Layup

Rookie Jordan Clarkson has been turning a lot of heads in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers and appears to have a bright future with the storied franchise. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The…

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Byron Scott Says Nick Young Is ‘Not Having A Good Year’

Veteran guard/forward Nick Young has missed the last six games for the Los Angeles Lakers with a swollen left knee. It has been a rough year for Young marred by injuries leading all the way back to training camp. --…

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Jeremy Lin Won’t ‘Answer’ Any Questions On Pending Free Agency

In the first half of the 2014-15 NBA season, Jeremy Lin really struggled to adapt to his new surroundings with the Los Angeles Lakers. Lin had a second chance to prove "Linsanity" was not a fluke as a starter in…

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Jeanie Buss Promises To Make Next Season ‘Special’ For Kobe Bryant

The end is drawing near for Kobe Bryant with next season potentially being his last in the NBA. Although there still seems to be a chance Kobe will extend his career beyond a 20th season, the Los Angeles Lakers are…

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