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: 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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Mitch Kupchak On Julius Randle: ‘He’s Going To Get Minutes’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Heading into his rookie year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Julius Randle will likely get playing time right out of the gate. GM Mitch Kupchak alluded to Randle getting time on the floor…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Talks Free Agency, Coaching And Julius Randle

http://youtu.be/8CkEy-HIrH8 The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off impressive results in the 2014 NBA Draft with the team bringing in Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson. With the draft in the team's rearview, the focus turns to free agency and hiring…

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INSTAGRAM: Nick Young Swats Kid’s Shot At His Basketball Camp

Sixth man Nick Young has kept busy over the summer making all sorts of appearance around Los Angeles including being the host of his basketball camp. Although Young will hit the free agent market next month after opting out of…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Believes He Can ‘Bring A Lot To L.A.’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off the worst season in franchise history finishing with an unforgettable record of 27-55. Fortunately, despite suffering through an awful season, the Lakers were able to get…

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Julius Randle Says ‘Couldn’t Be More Blessed’ To Land With Lakers

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers is none other than Julius Randle out of Kentucky. The storied franchise chose to take Randle with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Welcomes Julius Randle To Los Angeles

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Los Angeles Lakers chose to go with Julius Randle out of Kentucky with the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft and it seems to be a popular selection. -- Lakers…

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Lakers News: Los Angeles Drafts Julius Randle With Seventh Pick

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Los Angeles Lakers decided to keep the seventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft going with Julius Randle out of the University of Kentucky, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne: Lakers will…

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