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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VIDEO: Kevin Love Appears On SportsNation Talks Phil Jackson, Knicks

The one big-name currently on the NBA trade market that everyone seems to be talking about lately is star forward Kevin Love. At 25-years-old, Love is entering his prime and only seems to be improving with every passing season. Unfortunately,…

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INSTAGRAM: DeSean Jackson Takes Shot At LeBron With Kobe, Jordan Picture

A couple of months ago, DeSean Jackson became a major topic of discussion in the sports world with the controversial wide receiver being cut by the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson being cut by the Eagles was rumored to be in the…

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Lakers Rumors: Scott, Rambis And Gentry Considered ‘Primary Candidates’

The plot began to thicken on Tuesday when it was announced that Byron Scott was interviewed for a second time by the Los Angeles Lakers. Scott has widely been considered the favorite for the job in Los Angeles, but the…

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Lakers News: Aaron Gordon Says He Gets A ‘Good Vibe From L.A.’

A week after the Los Angeles Lakers brought in draft prospects for competitive workouts, it still remains uncertain what the team intends to do with the seventh overall pick in the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft. -- Lakers Nation Store Is…

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Lakers Rumors: Byron Scott Considered ‘Leader’ In Search For Head Coach

Following the news of Byron Scott being interviewed for a second time by the Los Angeles Lakers for the vacant head coaching position, the consensus is that the three-time NBA champion is the frontrunner for the job. -- Lakers Nation…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Meets With Team For Second Interview

The search for a new head coach is ongoing for the Los Angeles Lakers with the team interviewing multiple candidates over the last few weeks. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- As of right…

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Luke Walton ‘Absolutely’ Interested In Joining Derek Fisher’s Coaching Staff

During Luke Walton's career in the NBA, the Arizona product was known for having a great basketball IQ and possibly having a future as a coach either on the college or on the professional level. Although Walton never turned heads…

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2014 FIFA World Cup: Lakers’ Steve Nash Rooting For England And Brazil

The start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup is only days away with host country Brazil set to get the world's biggest soccer tournament underway on June 12 against Croatia. As the most popular sport in the world, there's no…

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Lakers News: Team Grants Permission To Knicks To Speak With Kurt Rambis

Now that Derek Fisher has officially been named the new head coach of the New York Knicks, the five-time NBA champion and Phil Jackson will start to explore viable candidates for his coaching staff. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back!…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Continues Search For Draft Pick Trade Partner

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have the seventh overall pick in the upcoming 2014 NBA draft. Although there may be some promising young talent available at the seven spot like Marcus Smart, Aaron Gordon or Noah Vonleh, the storied franchise…

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