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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VIDEO: Jeremy Lin Spoofs Chris Paul, Richard Sherman Commercials

Much like fellow Los Angeles Lakers teammate Steve Nash, Jeremy Lin loves to show his sense of humor in front of the camera starring in his own videos with friends, family and teammates. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

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Kobe Bryant Perfected Fadeaway Jumper Watching The Discovery Channel

With Kobe Bryant potentially having only two seasons left in the NBA, the five-time NBA champion has started to explore his options in terms of being successful in life after basketball. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "All LIN…

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Mitch Kupchak Believes Kobe Bryant Will ‘Have An Excellent Year’

All the talk surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the upcoming NBA season seems to involve Kobe Bryant. No one knows whether Kobe has enough left in the tank to lead this team in his 19th season after coming…

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Mitch Kupchak Thinks Kobe Bryant Has Dropped 10-12 Pounds

Over the past few months, a lot has been made about the weight loss of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. LeBron got people around the NBA buzzing after dropping some weight and getting around 250 pounds in preparation for the…

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Calipari’s Interesting Comparison Of Shaq And Julius Randle

Rookie power forward Julius Randle could be thrust into the spotlight sooner rather than later in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. All indications point to veteran Carlos Boozer being the starter at the four spot, but Randle…

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John Calipari Says Julius Randle ‘In The Mix’ For Rookie Of The Year

The Los Angeles Lakers will have one of the most promising young players on their roster to start the 2014-15 NBA season with Julius Randle. The Kentucky product was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Lakers back in…

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Phil Jackson Says Nobody ‘More Dedicated’ Than Kobe Bryant

During the three-peat with the Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant didn't see eye-to-eye. The relationship between the two got bad enough that Jackson dubbed Kobe "uncoachable" and leading to the legendary leaving the team in 2004. --…

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Byron Scott Says Kobe’s Presence Raised ‘Intensity Level’ In Practice

With Kobe Bryant playing in only six games last season, no one really knows what to expect from the five-time NBA champion heading into his 19th year in the league. Although Kobe is as confident as ever he'll bounce back,…

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Kyle Lowry Didn’t Want To Backup Steve Nash In Toronto

Back in 2012, Steve Nash was set to be free agent and all signs pointing to the two-time NBA MVP leaving the Phoenix Suns. Two suitors emerged as legitimate contenders to sign Nash in free agency with the New York…

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Lakers Rookie Jordan Clarkson ‘Continues To Impress’

The Los Angeles Lakers were determined to acquire another pick in the 2014 NBA draft after selecting Julius Randle out of Kentucky with the seventh overall pick back in June. Mitch Kupchak and company were able to convince the Washington…

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