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: Derek Fisher Not Expected To Become Next Lakers Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear there's no rush in hiring the next head coach of the storied franchise. With the team missing the mark on Mike Brown and Mike D'Antoni, Mitch Kupchak and company want to make…

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NBA Rumors: Cavs ‘Haven’t Expressed Much Interest’ In Re-Signing Luol Deng

One of the biggest names on the NBA free agent market this summer will be veteran small forward Luol Deng. The two-time All-Star will become an unrestricted free agent this July with the Cleveland Cavaliers not high on the prospect…

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NBA News: Chris Bosh Willing To Take Less Money To Stay With Heat

The one member of the Miami Heat's Big 3 that is considered to be most likely to opt out of his deal and potentially leave as a free agent this summer is Chris Bosh. LeBron James leaving Miami is a…

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NBA Rumors: Sixers May Trade Michael Carter-Williams

Nothing has gone right for the Philadelphia 76ers over the past few years with coaches coming and going while draft picks and trades haven't panned out. Although the Sixers' last draft pick, Michael Carter-Williams, has been arguably the best choice…

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Byron Scott Says He Has ‘Upper’ Hand Due To Relationship With Kobe Bryant

The coaching search is in full swing for the Los Angeles Lakers with numerous candidates being considered for the job as the new head coach of the storied franchise. One of the most popular candidates moving forward is Byron Scott.…

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Lakers News: Team Interviews Kurt Rambis For Head Coaching Vacancy

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to do the rounds in terms of interviewing candidates for their head coaching vacancy following the resignation of Mike D'Antoni. Current Lakers assistant coach, Kurt Rambis, is the latest to sit down with the Lakers…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Will Host NBA TV Documentary On 1984 NBA Draft

The future remains uncertain for two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash as the veteran point guard weighs his options heading into the off-season. Nash may be on the verge of retirement with one year left with the Los Angeles Lakers, but…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Thinks Carmelo Anthony Not A Good ‘Fit’ With Kobe

The Los Angeles Lakers will be making some tough decisions this summer as the franchise attempts to pick up the pieces after the worst season in franchise history. One move rumored to be possibility for the Lakers is signing free-agent-to-be…

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NBA Rumors: Kings Express Interest In Trading For Kevin Love

The Sacramento Kings are the latest team rumored to be interested in trading for superstar forward Kevin Love. Not only are the Kings supposedly interested in pulling off a blockbuster for the perennial All-Star, but they are willing to make…

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NBA Rumors: Wizards ‘Stealth Candidate’ In Kevin Love Sweepstakes

With the consensus being that Kevin Love will be traded at some point before the NBA trade deadline next season, a lot of teams around the league will attempt to acquire the superstar. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check…

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