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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Lakers Rumors: George Karl Received Consideration For Coaching Job

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The search for a head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers has been ongoing since Mike D'Antoni resigned back on April 20. Although many candidates were interviewed for the coaching vacancy, Byron Scott…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Offers Byron Scott Head Coaching Job

Please enable Javascript to watch this video After a seemingly endless process, the Los Angeles Lakers have offered Byron Scott the head coaching job, according to ESPN's Chris Broussard: Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers have offered Byron Scott their head…

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Kobe Bryant To Carlos Boozer: ‘Come Ready To Surprise People’

The Los Angeles Lakers won their amnesty bid on forward Carlos Boozer recently resulting in the team replacing Pau Gasol with a proven veteran. Boozer isn't the same player he used to be with the Utah Jazz, but he'll bring…

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Lakers Rumors: Gary Payton Candidate For Coaching Staff?

Head coach Mike D'Antoni resigned back on April 20 and even though there's been seemingly endless rumors surrounding his potential replacement, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to hire his successor. -- Lakers Nation BLOWOUT SALE! Shirts Start At $12.50…

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Jeremy Lin Not Trying To Recreate ‘Linsanity’ In Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced recently acquired point guard Jeremy Lin on Thursday ushering a new era at the position. Although Lin hasn't been the same player since he burst on the scene with the New York Knicks in 2012,…

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NBA News: Roy Hibbert Training With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

One player on the Indiana Pacers that really saw his stock fall in the playoffs last season was center Roy Hibbert. The two-time All-Star struggled immensely during the postseason and simply wasn't the same dominant force in the paint. --…

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Lakers News: Jeremy Lin ‘Can’t Wait’ To Learn From Steve Nash

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With Kendall Marshall now with the Milwaukee Bucks and Steve Nash's status being up in the air in terms of playing a nightly basis next season, Jeremy Lin will likely be the starting…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Sources Deny Waiting For Doc Rivers Situation

There's only one week left in the month of July and the Los Angeles Lakers are still the only team in the NBA without a head coach. Mike D'Antoni resigned back on April 30 forcing the Lakers brass to start…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Praises Jordan Hill For ‘On-Court Work Ethic’

Shortly after newcomer Ed Davis was introduced in a press conference at the Lakers practice facility on Wednesday, the team made the re-signing of Jordan Hill official. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- GM…

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Lakers News: Ed Davis “Starts With The Defensive Mindset”

The Los Angeles Lakers introduced the recently signed forward/center, Ed Davis, on Wednesday with a press conference at the team's practice facility in El Segundo. Davis was asked about many different things including his impact on the defensive end of…

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