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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NBA Rumors: Detroit Pistons Not Interested In Trading Greg Monroe?

The Los Angeles Lakers will try to be major players in NBA free agency this summer with the team determined to right the ship sooner rather than later. One player that has intrigued the team, along with Goran Dragic and…

The Game: Lakers Drafting Mudiay ‘Best Move’ Since Kobe Bryant Trade

All signs point to the Los Angeles Lakers ending up with a high lottery pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. The Lakers struck gold landing Julius Randle out of Kentucky in last year's draft and have the chance to do…

NBA Rumors: Suns Want First-Round Draft Pick For Goran Dragic

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner with NBA teams having until 12:00 PM PST on Feb. 19 to make deals. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The Ultimate Kobe Quiz! -- One notable player…

VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Draws Inspiration From Beethoven

In the latest promo for his documentary, Kobe Bryant's MUSE, the five-time NBA champion talks about putting things into perspective and Beethoven being an inspiration after he went down with the Achilles injury in 2013, via The Players' Tribune: http://youtu.be/LgZipabEw_Q…

Magic Johnson Calls This Summer ‘Biggest’ In Lakers History

Over the past few years, Magic Johnson has been highly critical of the Los Angeles Lakers and has had no problem letting everyone know how he feels about the situation. Magic feels the franchise is heading into a make-or-break off-season…

Lakers News: Jordan Hill Listed As Out Against Denver Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow to the frontcourt on Feb. 2 with veteran forward/center Jordan Hill going down with a hip injury. The injury sidelined Hill for the rest of the team's road trip and it appears…

NBA Rumors: Ray Allen To Decide Future After NBA All-Star Break

One of the most sought after free agents over the course of the 2014-15 NBA season has been veteran sharpshooter Ray Allen. The two-time NBA champion has been on the fence about returning for another season after two years with…

Sacramento Kings Make ‘Significant Progess’ In Talks With George Karl

The Sacramento Kings appear to be on the verge of hiring a new head coach. The struggling NBA franchise shocked everyone back in December by parting ways with Mike Malone and the team hasn't been the same ever since. --…

Lakers Legend Jerry West Wanted Knicks To Draft Him Back In 1960

Back in 1960, the then-Minneapolis Lakers selected guard Jerry West out of the West Virginia with the second overall pick in the NBA draft. West would go on to forever change the Lakers franchise which moved to Los Angeles later…

Byron Scott Refers To Lakers As ‘Soft’ Once Again After Loss To Cavs

The rough season continues for the Los Angeles Lakers with Byron Scott's squad falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday in convincing fashion. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Bleed Purple and Gold" T-Shirts? -- Following the loss to…

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