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 Becomes First NBA Player With 30K Points, 6K Assists

The milestones continue to pile up for Kobe Bryant. Recently, Kobe passed the 32,000-point mark and now has become the first player in NBA history to score 30,000 points and dish out 6,000 assists in his career. -- Have You…

Byron Scott On Lakers: ‘We’re The Worst Team In The West’

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their fourth straight game on Friday night against a team considered to be one of the worst in the Western Conference. Flip Saunders' Minnesota Timberwolves had only won three games before heading to the Staples…

Corey Brewer On Zach LaVine Vs. Kobe Bryant: ‘He Beat His A–‘

In an effort to snap a three-game skid, the Los Angeles Lakers came out with a lot of confidence on Friday night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Kobe Bryant, Jeremy Lin, Wesley Johnson, Nick Young and Carlos Boozer all had…

Mike Conley Says Kobe Bryant ‘Being A Facilitator’ Helped The Lakers

In the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, Kobe Bryant went with a different approach as a facilitator rather than a scorer. The strategy seemed to work in the team's favor with the Los Angeles Lakers in…

Nick Young: ‘I Just Got To Learn To Work Off The Ball’

Veteran guard/forward Nick Young missed the first 10 games of the season due to a torn ligament in his right thumb. Young suffered the injury while trying to guard Kobe Bryant in a scrimmage at the Los Angeles Lakers practice…

Byron Scott Says Lakers To ‘Force Feed’ Nick Young Against Grizzlies

In his first two games back from the thumb injury, Nick Young didn't miss a beat despite sitting out the first 10 games of the season. Young scored 17 points in both of his first two appearances in his return,…

Kobe Bryant On Tony Allen: ‘He Likes Taking The Challenge’

One of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA today is Tony Allen of the Memphis Grizzlies. Few would dispute the fact Allen can defend some of the best players in the league, including superstar Kobe Bryant. -- Have You…

Kobe Bryant On Marc Gasol: ‘He’s A Bad Boy’

Things won't get any easier for the Los Angeles Lakers after losing two straight games to the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets. Marc Gasol's Memphis Grizzlies will come to town on Wednesday night sporting the NBA's best record at 12-2.…

Nick Young Wants To ‘Demand Getting The Ball More’ Toward End Of Games

The frustration continues to build for the Los Angeles Lakers with the team losing the first game of a four-game home stand on Sunday night at the Staples Center. Byron Scott's squad was able to force overtime against the visiting…

Lakers Rumors: Team Not ‘Making Immediate Moves’ After Free Agent Workouts

The Los Angeles Lakers have been flirting with the idea of making a change. A few free agents were invited to workout for the team this week. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts? -- Gal Mekel,…

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