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: Paul Pierce An Option For The Lakers This Summer?

After getting eliminated by the two-time NBA champion Miami Heat, the Brooklyn Nets will head into the off-season with drastic changes potentially on the horizon. Perhaps the biggest question marks for the Nets this summer will be the immediate futures…

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NBA Rumors: Fisher, Rambis Considered Coaching Candidates For Knicks

Following the announcement of Steve Kerr passing on coaching the New York Knicks in favor of the Golden State Warriors, Phil Jackson and company are now back to square one in their search for a new head coach in New…

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NBA News: Jazz Will Reach Out To John Stockton About Coaching Job

The Utah Jazz are one of the few teams in the NBA with a vacancy at head coach after parting ways with Tyrone Corbin. Although there are plenty of viable candidates available, the Jazz are considering one of the best…

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Lakers News: Team Has Not Shown Interest In Lionel Hollins

The Lakers brass will take their time in finding a new head coach to replacement Mike D'Antoni. The team will likely wait until after the NBA draft lottery to kick their head coaching search into high gear with numerous candidates…

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NBA Rumors: T’Wolves Hope Top 3 Pick Will Keep Kevin Love In Minnesota

The 2014 NBA draft lottery is less than a week away with plenty of teams looking to right the ship with a high pick. One of those teams is the Minnesota Timberwolves. Not only are the T'Wolves hoping for a…

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Pau Gasol No Longer Feels ‘Physically Frustrated Or Mentally Tired’

The last two seasons have been brutal to say the least for Pau Gasol. The two-time NBA champion has dealt with numerous injuries, countless trade rumors, and an uncertain future. Fortunately, the Spaniard is taking some much needed time off…

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Magic Johnson Says ‘Of Course’ He’s Upset About Donald Sterling Comments

Longtime Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling broke his silence about the recent racism scandal he is involved in, talking to CNN's Anderson Cooper recently. Sterling struggled to apologize during the interview and took a number of shots at Magic…

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Former Laker Shaquille O’Neal To Publish Series Of Children’s Books

Current NBA analyst and former Laker, Shaquille O'Neal, continues to stay active off the court with the four-time NBA champion starting yet another new venture. -- Think You Know Everything About The 1980's Lakers? Take The Ultimate Fan Quiz! --…

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Donald Sterling Thinks Magic Isn’t ‘A Good Example’ For Kids In L.A.

The hits keep on coming from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. The controversial owner sat down with CNN's Anderson Cooper recently and had some interesting things to say about Magic Johnson. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out…

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Kent Bazemore Trade To Lakers ‘Angered’ Warriors’ Stephen Curry

Heading toward the NBA trade deadline on February 20, the Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be exploring a number of different options. Jordan Hill, Chris Kaman and Pau Gasol were being dangled as trade bait with potentially a few…

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