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’s Odds To Win NBA Coach Of The Year

Following the resignation of Mike D'Antoni, the Los Angeles Lakers were forced to find a new head coach to help rebuild the franchise in the twilight of the Kobe Bryant era. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "All Lin…

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Los Angeles Lakers Long Shots To Win 2015 NBA Title

The consensus heading into the 2014-15 NBA season is the Los Angeles Lakers will not make the playoffs for a second consecutive season. With the Lakers only missing the postseason five times since moving to Los Angeles in 1960, the…

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Kobe Bryant Has ‘Zero’ Trade Value According To NBA GM

At 36, Kobe Bryant is an aging veteran with an uncertain future. Kobe may have signed a two-year, $48.5 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers last November, but he's coming off consecutive season-ending injuries. -- Have You Seen…

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VINE: Julius Randle Throws Out First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

Rookie power forward Julius Randle of the Los Angeles Lakers headed to Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon to throw out the first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers played host to the visiting New York Mets. Here's Randle warming up…

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Jeremy Lin Says He’s A ‘Subplot’ To Kobe And Dwight

The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Houston Rockets to start the 2014-15 NBA season with some interesting storylines heading into opening night. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "All Lin For LA" T-Shirts? -- One of…

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Jeremy Lin Says ‘Starting’ Isn’t A High Priority In L.A.

Last season didn't end the way Jeremy Lin wanted it to. Lin ended up on the bench in favor of Patrick Beverley and the Houston Rockets were bounced in the first round by the Portland Trail Blazers after Damian Lillard's…

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Jeremy Lin Calls Trade To Lakers A ‘Fresh Start’

After a disappointing stint with the Houston Rockets, Jeremy Lin will have an opportunity to resurrect his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Lin was traded to Lakers back in July and is looking forward to playing alongside Kobe Bryant…

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James Worthy On Kobe: ‘He’ll Be Back At All-Star Level’

The debate rages on about whether Kobe Bryant will bounce back after two serious injuries in consecutive years. Kobe is as confident he'll be a force to be reckoned with once again, but even he has admitted that he won't…

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James Worthy Says Lakers Weren’t ‘Accountable’ On Defense

James Worthy never seems to hold back when expressing his opinions about his former team. Although he's nowhere near as extreme as Charles Barkley, Worthy's passion is obvious when it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers. -- Have You Seen…

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Brandon Jennings Says Kobe Bryant Is ‘Greatest Ever’

Brandon Jennings is a fan of Kobe Bryant -- a big fan at that. The veteran point guard has had no problem expressing his admiration for the five-time NBA champion over the past few years and now he's given the…

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