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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INSTAGRAM: Nick Young Surprises Street Ballers In New York

After securing his long-term future with the Los Angeles Lakers back in July with a new contract, Nick Young has been seen plenty of times off and on the court. Young has definitely doesn't shy away from the being in…

LeSean McCoy Says Kobe Has ‘Killer Instinct, That Mamba Blood’

Superstar Kobe Bryant is a die hard Philadelphia Eagles. The five-time NBA champion developed a love for the Eagles during his high school years in Philadelphia and has remained true to the team since then. -- Have You Seen These…

Byron Scott Close To Adding Igor Kokoskov To Lakers Coaching Staff

Over the past few weeks, new head coach Byron Scott has been trying to put his coaching staff together for the 2014-15 NBA season. Unfortunately, despite reports of Scott finalizing his roster sooner rather than later, the three-time NBA champion…

Robert Horry Says Blazers Rivalry Was Tougher Than Kings

During the Kobe-Shaq era, the Los Angeles Lakers had their fair share of rivals with two standing out amongst the rest. No team in the Eastern Conference could stand up to the Lakers once the NBA Finals came around, but…

Robert Horry Talks Phil Jackson’s Greatest Coaching Moment

With 11 NBA titles to his credit as a head coach, many believe Phil Jackson is the greatest coach in the history of the league. Jackson coached arguably two of the greatest teams the league has ever seen with Michael…

Lakers’ Julius Randle Says NBA 2K15 Rating Should Be ’99’

Rookie power forward Julius Randle is about as confident as they come for a player that has yet to play a minute on the NBA level. Randle was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the seventh overall pick in…

Byron Scott Wants Lakers To ‘Be Able To Flow’ Next Season

Next month the 2014-15 NBA season will get underway with the Los Angeles Lakers playing on opening night against Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets. Head coach Byron Scott will make his coaching debut for the purple and gold on Oct. 28…

Kobe Bryant On Setbacks: ‘Overcoming Is Part Of The Deal’

The last two years have been rough to say the least for Kobe Bryant. As if going down with a torn Achilles tendon back in 2013 wasn't bad enough for a player over 30, Kobe suffered a knee fracture the…

Kobe Bryant Says ‘Skill’ Is Most Important Thing In Basketball

At 36, Kobe Bryant is no longer one of the quickest or most athletic players in the NBA. The 18-year veteran simply can't do what he used to do on the basketball floor resulting in the five-time NBA champion needing…

VIDEO: Nick Young Was Worried ‘The Purge’ Was Real

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Last week, Nick Young of the Los Angeles Lakers seemed convinced that The Purge could become reality in the near future. Young took to Twitter to express his concern: So they got a…

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