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’s Physical Therapist Says His Motivation Is ‘Within Him’

Kobe Bryant's career in the NBA is coming to an end. Kobe may only have two seasons left with the Los Angeles Lakers and the superstar intends to make the most of it while keeping hopes alive for winning a…

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VINE: Lakers Playing 5-On-5 At Practice Facility

With training camp less than two weeks away, the majority of the Los Angeles Lakers roster has been putting in some work at the practice facility recently. On Tuesday, a few 5-on-5 scrimmages took place at the practice facility with…

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Nick Young Insists Lakers Rookies Call Him ‘Daddy Swag’

Nick Young heads into his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers embracing the veteran role by taking the team's rookies under his wing. Along with providing veteran advice to Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle, the team's sixth man has…

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Julius Randle Takes Kobe’s Spot On Iconic SLAM Cover Recreation

Julius Randle is the highest draft pick for the Los Angeles Lakers since the team selected Hall of Famer James Worthy out of North Carolina with the number one overall pick back in 1982. The Lakers think very highly of…

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Lakers Rewind: Kobe Bryant Learns From Hakeem Olajuwon

Over the course of his 18 years in the NBA, Kobe Bryant has built a reputation based on hard work, dedication and a relentless pursuit of perfection. Kobe has won five NBA titles throughout his basketball career with the Los…

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INSTAGRAM: Nick Young, Iggy Azalea Celebrate Anniversary At Target

It has been a year since Los Angeles Lakers star Nick Young took rapper Iggy Azalea to Target for their first date and the relationship has stayed strong ever since. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "All LIN For…

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VIDEO: James Harden Clueless On Defense Once Again

James Harden is arguably one of the best players in the NBA today. Harden is instant offense. An elite scorer. A superstar in the opinion of many. Too bad he can't play defense worth a lick. Somehow, someway, Harden received…

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Former Laker Earl Clark Joins Grizzlies Training Camp Roster

After having a breakout season with the Los Angeles Lakers a few years ago, forward Earl Clark made a name for himself in the NBA and secured a two-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers as a result. -- Lakers Nation…

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Byron Scott On Lakers-Clippers: ‘It’s Still A Purple And Gold Town’

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Over the past few years, things have started to change in the city of Los Angeles with the Lakers and Clippers heading in completely different directions. Chris Paul and company are finally starting to come…

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Kobe Bryant, The Last Of A Dying Breed

After 18 years with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant is heading into potentially the last two seasons of his incredible NBA career. Most of us Lakers fans don't know our team without Kobe leading the way or willing the…

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