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 On Dwight Howard: ‘I Figured Out The Best Way To Reach Him’

The Dwight Howard era in Los Angeles didn't go as planned. The Lakers brass wanted to groom Dwight to be the future face of the franchise in the twilight of Kobe Bryant's career, but it wasn't meant to be. --…

Tony Allen Calls Kobe ‘Closest Thing To Michael Jordan’

Kobe Bryant has the upmost respect for arguably one of the best defenders in the NBA, Tony Allen. The two veterans have had many battles in the past during Allen's time with the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies. Allen's talent…

Kobe Bryant’s Odds To Win NBA MVP Next Season

After 18 seasons in the NBA, the future remains uncertain for superstar Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers showed their dedication to the face of the franchise by signing the perennial All-Star to a lucrative two-year contract extension, but many…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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