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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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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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Lakers Waiting On LeBron James?

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of a few teams that remain without a head coach in place for next season. The rumors have run rampant over the last few weeks over who may be Mike D'Antoni's successor in Los…

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NBA Rumors: Knicks To Hire Kurt Rambis As Assistant To Derek Fisher?

With Derek Fisher now in the fold in New York, a few other former Los Angeles Lakers might join his coaching staff. Fisher will need the help of experienced coaches or at least members of teams that have run the…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Hoping To Land LeBron James; Stalling Coaching Search?

Head coaches are being hired left and right in the NBA with Derek Fisher being the latest to be swooped up as a new leader on the sidelines for next season. Now that Fisher is on the verge of being…

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Phil Jackson Believes Luke Walton Will Be ‘A Great Coach Someday’

With Derek Fisher set to be announced as the New York Knicks head coach on Tuesday, Phil Jackson has finally found his man to be Mike Woodson's successor. An interesting choice considering Fisher's lack of coaching experience, but there's definitely…

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Former Laker Rick Fox Calls 2001 Championship ‘Purist’ Of The Three-Peat

As a member of one of the most dominant Los Angeles Lakers squads in history, three-time NBA champion Rick Rox knows a thing or two about what it takes to win championships consecutively. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check…

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NBA News: Knicks Closing In On Derek Fisher As New Head Coach

After months of searching, Phil Jackson is closing in on hiring the next head coach of the New York Knicks. Although Steve Kerr appeared to be man for the job, the Knicks were left scrambling for an alternative after Kerr…

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Motivational Stories Of Kobe Bryant’s Incredible Work Ethic

With 18 seasons in the books, Kobe Bryant has made an impression on a number of different players, teammates, and coaches throughout his NBA career. Perhaps the lasting impression Kobe has left on people throughout his time as the face…

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