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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Restaurant In Los Angeles Congratulates Lakers For ‘Amazing Playoff Run’

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off the worst season in franchise history. After competing for an NBA title on an almost annual basis, the Lakers finished the 2013-14 NBA season with a record 27-55 resulting in missing the playoffs…

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NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson Prefers To Hire Brian Shaw Over Derek Fisher

Once Steve Kerr decided to join the Golden State Warriors over the New York Knicks, it was uncertain what direction president Phil Jackson would take moving forward. Kerr was the frontrunner for the jobs without many candidates behind him, but…

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Lakers News: Team Interviews Byron Scott For Head Coaching Vacancy

The process to find a new head coach has taken the next step with the Los Angeles Lakers starting to interview candidates. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- The latest candidate to have to…

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Kevin Durant Says ‘Without A Doubt’ Derek Fisher Will Be A Great NBA Coach

As every Los Angeles Lakers fan knows, Derek Fisher is one of the best locker room guys in the NBA today. Fisher quickly turned into one of the leaders in the locker room for the Lakers during his time in…

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Lakers News: New Coach Must Get ‘Most Productivity’ Out Of Kobe Bryant

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The search for the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers has officially begun with the team starting to interview candidates for the vacancy on the sidelines. -- Lakers Nation Store Is…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Could Make A Run At Kyle Lowry In Free Agency

With the Los Angeles Lakers not getting the most favorable pick in the NBA draft lottery at number seven, the attention will likely turn to free agency for the storied franchise. The Lakers will have a considerable amount of cap…

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Andrew Wiggins Calls Kobe Bryant ‘Closest Thing To Greatest Ever’

Heading into the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night, Andrew Wiggins will be one of the top tier prospects tuning in to find out where he could be going on June 26. Wiggins is expected to be selected among the…

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NBA News: T’Wolves Owner Has ‘No Intention’ Of Trading Kevin Love

The Minnesota Timberwolves are faced with a dilemma heading into the 2014 NBA draft. Kevin Love has let it be known that he won't be signing a contract extension with the team putting pressure on Minnesota to trade him before…

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NBA News: Derek Fisher Hasn’t Given Knicks Job ‘Any Thought’

With Steve Kerr now officially out of the running after becoming the new head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Derek Fisher has become the frontrunner for the New York Knicks. Although Fisher is still competing for a sixth ring…

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Lakers Rumors: Team To Make ‘Monster Push’ To Acquire Kevin Love

The trade rumors involving Kevin Love have kicked into high gear with the superstar letting the Minnesota Timberwolves he intends to test free agency in the summer of 2015. With Love intending to become a free agent, the Timberwolves will…

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