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’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,…

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…

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…

VINE: Lakers Rookie Jordan Clarkson Throws It Down

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into the 2014-15 NBA season with a few new faces on the roster. All eyes will be on rookie Julius Randle with hopes he'll be a star in the making, but fellow Jordan Clarkson…

Lakers Announce Four Players Invited To Training Camp

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Los Angeles Lakers media day will get underway on Sept. 29 at the Lakers practice facility in El Segundo and as of today, there are 18 players on the training camp roster. --…

RUMOR: Ricky Rubio An Option For Los Angeles Lakers?

Following the 2014-15 NBA season, veteran point guard Ricky Rubio will become a restricted free agent. The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown interest in signing Rubio to a contract extension, but it's clearly not priority number one at this point in…

Redskins’ DeAngelo Hall Seeks Advice From Kobe Bryant After Achilles Injury

During a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, veteran cornerback DeAngelo Hall of the Washington Redskins suffered a torn left Achilles. Hall's season is now over as a result of the severe injury and the 30-year-old immediately sought out…

GM Danny Ainge On Rajon Rondo: ‘Nobody Is Untradeable’

Potentially the biggest name on the trading block heading into the 2014-15 NBA season is point guard Rajon Rondo. The rumors have run rampant about Rondo's future with the Boston Celtics seemingly open to the idea of dealing their star…

Andrew Wiggins Doesn’t Feel ‘Too Much Pressure’ In Minnesota

Once LeBron James made his decision to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers after four years in Miami, the struggling franchise got right to work on a deal to bring in perennial All-Star Kevin Love. The Cavs were determined make superstar…

Lakers News: Team Receives D Grade For Off-Season Moves

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into the off-season this summer with high hopes of landing another superstar to play alongside Kobe Bryant. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony were available, but both players decided to head elsewhere rather than making the…

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