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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Nick Young Discusses Playing With Kobe Bryant This Season

Last season, Nick Young was the best offensive player for the Los Angeles Lakers. Young averaged 17.9 points per game off the bench and resurrected his career as arguably one of the best sixth men in the NBA. -- Have…

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Kobe Bryant On Magic Johnson’s Comments: ‘I Don’t See Teams Tanking’

With the Los Angeles Lakers not even into double digits in terms of wins at this point in the season, the talk has already turned to whether the team should start to tank. Los Angeles is in danger of losing…

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Byron Scott On Magic’s Comments: ‘We Don’t Want To Create’ Losing Mentality

Before the Los Angeles Lakers took the floor against the division rival Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, head coach Byron Scott was asked about the Magic Johnson's recent comments about the team. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try…

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Magic Johnson On Lakers: ‘If You’re Going To Lose, You Have To Lose’

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have one of the worst records in the NBA. Byron Scott's squad is sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings at 5-16 with little hope of turning things around this season. -- Have…

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Byron Scott On Benching Jeremy Lin, Carlos Boozer: ‘It’s Nothing Personal’

Changes were made heading into the matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night with Jeremy Lin and Carlos Boozer being demoted to the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me"…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant – Undying Will

Coming into his 19th season in the NBA, Kobe Bryant was facing a lot of uncertainty. The five-time NBA champion had to battle back from consecutive season-ending injuries while trying to hold off Father Time at 36-years-old and deal with…

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Lakers Rumors: Notion Of Team Acquiring Rajon Rondo ‘All Smoke, No Fire’

With Kobe Bryant meeting with Rajon Rondo for breakfast on Friday, the rumors have started to run rampant about a blockbuster trade that could be in the works. Rondo has been long since linked to the Lakers, but might not…

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Kobe Bryant On Byron Scott Making Lineup Changes: ‘I Follow His Lead’

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the matchup with the bitter rival Boston Celtics on Friday night with high hopes of winning a sixth game on the season. Although Boston has struggled in the same fashion in comparison to the…

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Marcus Smart On Lakers-Celtics Rivalry: ‘We’ve Got 17; They’ve Got 16’

Heading into the 2014 NBA draft back in June, the Los Angeles Lakers had worked out quite a few young prospects that could've fallen to number seven. Ultimately, Kentucky's Julius Randle fell in their laps with the seventh pick, but…

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Philadelphia Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Killing Wayne Ellington’s Father

Back on Nov. 9, Lakers guard Wayne Ellington was hit with devastating news. Ellington's father had been shot and killed in Philadelphia. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts? -- Almost a month later, the police in…

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