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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Byron Scott Says Kobe Bryant Hasn’t Mentioned Early Retirement

Kobe Bryant dropped a bombshell this week by saying that early retirement has crossed his mind this season. Although Bryant clearly hasn't been the same player and needs a lot of rest in order to effective on the basketball floor,…

Kobe Bryant Will Travel On Road Trip; Probably Won’t Play All 3 Games

Kobe Bryant missed the last game on the road for the Los Angeles Lakers with the superstar staying in Los Angeles while his team faced the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. The Lakers will now embark on a three-game…

Kobe Bryant Rooting For Tom Brady To Win Another Super Bowl

After some interesting quotes from Kobe Bryant following an impressive performance against the LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers last week, all the talk in the city of Los Angeles is about whether Bryant will call it a career after this season.…

Kobe Bryant Still Enjoys Challenge Of ‘Figuring Stuff Out’ On The Floor

Kobe Bryant is one of the fiercest competitors in NBA history. Few stars of the past or present can compare to the determination and drive Bryant has shown over the course of his career which has spanned over almost two…

Kobe Bryant On Potential Early Retirement: ‘I Don’t Care About The Money’

Kobe Bryant's immediate future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains uncertain. Next season is shaping up to be the last for the five-time NBA champion as he struggles to battle through this season with seemingly endless aches and pains. --…

NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Express Interest In Jordan Farmar

Back in the summer of 2013, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a move that no one saw coming. Jordan Farmar signed a one-year deal with the team after choosing to leave a lucrative situation he had going playing overseas.…

Kobe Bryant Says Early Retirement ‘Crossed My Mind’ This Season

The 2014-15 NBA season has been rough for the Los Angeles Lakers to say least. The storied franchise has only won 12 games thus far and the team might be lucky to double that number by the end of the…

Lakers News: Bill Macdonald Signs Three-Year Contract Extension

Los Angeles Lakers play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald is in his fourth year with the team and it appears that he'll be sticking around for at least three more seasons, according to Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding: I'm told Lakers and @TWCSportsNet…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Listed As Doubtful For Monday Against Suns

UPDATE (January 19, 2015 at 11:30 PM PST): According to Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News, Kobe Bryant will sit against the Phoenix Suns: Byron said Kobe will sit tonight— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 19, 2015 Kobe Bryant…

Nick Young On Shooting Slump: ‘I Had A Spiritual Walk With God’

Over the past month or so, Nick Young has struggled with his shot. The Los Angeles Lakers sixth man has never seen a shot that he didn't like and will continue to shoot, but lately his biggest strength on offense…

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