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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Jeanie Buss Reiterates No ‘Role’ Being Available For Phil Jackson With Lakers

The majority of fans of the Los Angeles Lakers weren't pleased back in 2012 when the choice was made to go with Mike D'Antoni over Phil Jackson as the team's head coach. Many didn't understand the logic in the decision,…

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Byron Scott On Who Lakers Closer Is: ‘Whoever’s Playing Well’

Over the span of nearly two decades, there's been no question which player is taking the last shot or leading the Los Angeles Lakers to victory in the fourth quarter. Kobe Bryant was the undisputed leader and arguably the best…

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Kevin Love, Rajon Rondo, Greg Monroe ‘Willing To Meet’ Lakers In Free Agency?

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be major players in NBA free agency this summer. The storied franchise is desperately hoping to revamp the roster this off-season with some big-name free agents set to be targeted by Los Angeles.…

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Jordan Clarkson On His Three-Point Shooting: ‘I Think It’s Coming’

Rookie Jordan Clarkson was taken with the 48th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft after the Los Angeles Lakers bought the pick from the Washington Wizards. Clarkson being selected by the Lakers was overshadowed by Julius Randle getting taken…

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Jeremy Lin On Improved Play: ‘Coach Is Letting Me Go A Little More’

In the first half of the 2014-15 NBA season, Jeremy Lin struggled to find his role as the starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Eventually, after the first 20 games of the season, Lin was demoted and had…

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VIDEO: ESPN Anchor Rips Nick Young’s Girlfriend Iggy Azalea

It comes as no surprise Nick Young's dolphin story has become a joke for many. As usual, Young came out of leftfield with his dolphin drama and now it has been flipped into taking a shot at rapper girlfriend, Iggy…

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Wesley Johnson On Free Agency: ‘I Want To Definitely Stay’ With The Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers roster will likely look much different next season. Most expected a lot of the current players on the squad not to return. Six players will hit the free agent market in July with Wesley Johnson being…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Ruled Out Against Oklahoma City Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently riding a three-game winning streak heading into Sunday's matchup against the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder. Unfortunately, the team will continue to be without arguably their best player off the bench. -- Think You Know…

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Kobe Bryant On 2004 Colorado Incident: ‘I Failed Miserably’

Back in 2004, Kobe Bryant went through an entire rough time in his life after being accused of sexual assault in Vail, Colorado. Bryant's legal troubles had a severe ripple effect with the NBA superstar losing sponsors and seeing his…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Says Starting Lineups Will Be Game-By-Game Scenario

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently on a two-game winning streak with the team beating the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz in consecutive games. Although the Lakers have been able to come out on top the last two games, the…

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