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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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…

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…

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…

VIDEO: Andrew Bynum Wants To Return To The Los Angeles Lakers

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. One-time All-Star Andrew Bynum wants to return to the Los Angeles Lakers two years after being traded by the team for Dwight Howard. TMZ caught up with Bynum at the LAX airport recently…

Lakers News: Team Leaning Toward Drafting ‘Best Player Available’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The 2014 NBA Draft is only a few weeks away with still no indication which player the Los Angeles Lakers might consider selecting with the seventh pick overall on June 26. On Wednesday,…

Aaron Gordon Shares Same ‘Psychotic’ Passion For Basketball As Kobe Bryant

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With a little more than three weeks left until the 2014 NBA Draft gets underway, the Los Angeles Lakers brought in a star-studded list of draft prospects to workout on Wednesday. -- Lakers…

Lakers News: Smush Parker Says Kobe Told Him ‘You Can’t Talk To Me’ During Practice

Most Los Angeles Lakers fans believe that Smush Parker is one of the worst players ever to play for the storied franchise. Parker is often mentioned on the list of worst Lakers along with Kwame Brown, Sam Bowie, Adam Morrison,…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant’s Recovery Going ‘Better Than Expected’

After playing only six games during the 2013-14 NBA season, Kobe Bryant was shutdown for the year due to a knee fracture. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- With Kobe going down with a…

2014 NBA Draft: Noah Vonleh Calls Lakers A ‘Championship Program’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video One player that has been mentioned as an option for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the 2014 NBA draft is Noah Vonleh out of Indiana. Vonleh may not be an elite draft…

VIDEO: John Salley Says Clippers Should Change Name To ‘The Almost Lakers’

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Former Laker John Salley was spotted by TMZ while in Los Angeles recently and asked about the Los Angeles Clippers selling for such a large amount. Salley believes the sale is a good…

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