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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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Interested In Lance Stephenson?

With free agency underway, the rumors are starting to circulate about the Los Angeles Lakers and players the team may be interested in. One of those players appears to be Lance Stephenson, according to ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard: Sources:…

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss To Be Involved In Pitch To Carmelo Anthony

The Lakers brass intend to do everything within their power to lure LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony to Los Angeles this summer. Although Mitch Kupchak and company will go all-out in their pursuit of these superstars, Anthony might be the…

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Lakers News: Team Announces Summer League Roster, Julius Randle Included

The 2014 NBA Summer League will get underway for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, July 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada at COX Pavilion against the Toronto Raptors. On Tuesday, along with the start of a vital free agency period…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Thanks Lakers For Drafting Him In 1996

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. As if the five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers aren't impressive enough, Kobe has shattered records and reached milestones that will likely stand…

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Lakers News: Team Reaches Out To Free Agent Nick Young

With NBA free agency officially underway, the Los Angeles Lakers took to the phones in order to express interest in the free agents that caught their eye on the open market. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is Here! Get 32%…

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NBA Free Agency 2014: Lakers Expected To Meet With Carmelo Anthony

Over the past few weeks, the rumors have been running rampant about the Los Angeles Lakers and the master plan to land both Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James in NBA free agency. Although a stretch to say the least, GM…

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Lakers Express Interest In Chris Bosh?

The two big-name free agents that have been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers over the past few weeks have been LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Although it may be a stretch for the Lakers to land both or even…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Reaches Out To LeBron James And Carmelo Anthony

UPDATE (9:39 PM PST): According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the Lakers expressed interest in Carmelo Anthony and will meet with him on Thursday: The Lakers registered interest in Carmelo Anthony tonight and will be meeting with him on Thursday, source…

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson ‘Not Expected’ To Help Recruit Free Agents

One of the biggest assets the Los Angeles Lakers have had over the past few decades is the ability to call upon the former face of the franchise to help bring in players. Magic Johnson not only helped the Lakers…

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Lakers Rumors: Hill, Johnson, And Brooks ‘Not Expected’ To Return

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into NBA free agency with their sights set on LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. The storied franchise intends to make a pitch to both players in an effort to have them join forces with…

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