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 News: Kentucky’s Julius Randle To Workout With Team

Please enable Javascript to watch this video After news broke of Kentucky's Julius Randle potentially needing surgery on his right foot, the forward's draft stock took a hit with no telling where he'd end up. -- Lakers Nation Store Is…

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NBA Rumors: LeBron James And Wife ‘Love Los Angeles’

With the San Antonio Spurs getting the best of the Miami Heat in five games, the speculation has already begun in terms of whether LeBron James will opt out of his contract and sign with another team. -- Lakers Nation…

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Chandler Parsons ‘Can’t See’ LeBron Joining Lakers; Says He’ll Leave Miami

http://youtu.be/nfsSvLw54C4 With the Miami Heat on the brink of elimination in the 2014 NBA Finals, the speculation is starting to run rampant about LeBron James' immediate future. Most believed LeBron would stay in Miami, but now with the Heat no…

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VINE: NBA Draft Prospect Zach LaVine Throws Down Insane Dunk With Ease

A couple weeks ago, the Los Angeles Lakers brought in 12 draft prospects for workouts. Although none of the big-name players like Jabari Parker, Andrew Wiggins or Joel Embiid worked out for the team, quite a few promising prospects showed…

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Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Wins Fourth Ring

Back in 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers were reloaded with talented young players while being led by Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher. After a disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals a year earlier, the…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Scheduled To Promote Upcoming Documentary

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is coming to the end of the road in his NBA career and he's fully aware of that fact. With potentially two years left in his playing career, Kobe has decided to give fans an…

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INSTAGRAM: Lakers’ Steve Nash Shows Off His Soccer Skills In Brazil

Outside of Kobe Bryant, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is one of the avid soccer fans on the Los Angeles Lakers. Nash shows off his soccer skills in this Instagram post and it's clear he's got some ability. -- Lakers…

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VIDEO: Kevin Love Asked By Kids At E3 About Joining The Lakers

http://youtu.be/rJRK5MiG4BM Superstar Kevin Love did the rounds at E3 Convention in Los Angeles this week and was asked more than once about the prospect of being traded to or signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015. -- Lakers Nation…

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NBA News: Phil Jackson Meeting With Carmelo Anthony In Los Angeles

The rumors have started to run rampant about the immediate future of Carmelo Anthony. The superstar forward will opt out of his deal with the New York Knicks next month and intends to explore his options in free agency. --…

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NBA News: Cavs Reach Out To Mark Jackson About Head Coaching Position

Only two head coaching vacancies remain in the NBA after Derek Fisher signed with the New York Knicks earlier this week. With the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers being the last two teams searching for a head coach, Mark…

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