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 Bryant Says Byron Scott Is Someone He’d Like To See Coach The Lakers

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With the free agency decisions of Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James still uncertain, the Los Angeles Lakers have held off their coaching search in an effort to make Los Angeles a more appealing…

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NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony To Re-Sign With New York Knicks

Please enable Javascript to watch this video UPDATE (1:31 PM PST): According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Carmelo Anthony's agent says a decision has not been made between the Lakers or Knicks: Carmelo Anthony's agent Leon Rose tells ESPN that "he…

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NBA Rumors: ‘90% Chance’ LeBron James Returns To Cleveland

UPDATE (8:14 PM PST): According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, LeBron James has narrowed his teams down to the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Over the past few weeks, the rumors and speculation have run rampant around the NBA with…

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NBA Free Agency: Teams Remain In Pursuit Of Pau Gasol; Thunder Long Shot

The two biggest names on the NBA free agent market right now are LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Once both of these superstars make their decisions, Pau Gasol will arguably be the next best player available with plenty of interest…

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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Says He ‘Maybe The Best’ PG In The Draft

Please enable Javascript to watch this video After acquiring the 46th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft from the Washington Wizards, the Los Angeles Lakers chose to select point guard Jordan Clarkson out of Missouri. -- Lakers Nation Store Is…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Still Doesn’t Know If He’ll Play In Summer League

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Rookie Julius Randle is starting to feel comfortable in his new surrounding in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, even though Randle has been cleared to play in the NBA Summer League next week, the Carmelo…

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NBA Free Agency: Cavs Become ‘Frontrunner’ To Sign LeBron James

The speculation continues concerning the final destination for superstar LeBron James in free agency. All along the Miami Heat were thought to be the frontrunner for his services after four straight NBA Finals appearances, but that no longer seems to…

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Lakers Rumors: Kobe, Carmelo And Kevin Love Playing Pickup Game At UCLA?

The rumors seems to be flying around nonstop at this point in terms of the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes with the Los Angeles Lakers at the center of it all. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders…

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NBA Free Agency: Carmelo Anthony To ‘Likely’ Choose Between Knicks, Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks might be the only two teams Carmelo Anthony is seriously considering at this point. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32% Off Orders More Than $20! Use Code: #TheFuture --…

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NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Got ‘Mixed Signals’ From The Knicks

After meeting with the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, Carmelo Anthony met with Phil Jackson and company last Thursday in a last attempt to convince him to stay in New York. -- Lakers Nation Summer…

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