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 News: Pau Gasol Says D’Antoni Leaving ‘Another Factor’ In Free Agency

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol will become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his NBA career this July with plenty of potentially showing interest showing interest in acquiring his services. With Gasol clearly frustrated with his role…

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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks May Hire Steve Kerr By Week’s End

The New York Knicks appear to have their man in five-time NBA champion Steve Kerr. The rumors have run rampant over the last few weeks about the Knicks searching for a replacement for head coach Mike Woodson, but no candidate…

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NBA Rumors: Raptors Consider Targeting Vince Carter In Free Agency

The NBA playoffs have officially come to an end for the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors after both teams were unable to capture a victory in Game 7 of their respective first-round series. Despite their first-round exits, the Raptors and…

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Luke Walton On Kobe Bryant: ‘He Wants To Win At All Costs’

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant is heading into the twilight of his career in the NBA with a lot of uncertainty after consecutive season-ending injuries. Kobe signed a two-year contract extension this past November and has secured his immediate future…

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Lakers Rumors: Kentucky’s John Calipari ‘No Shot’ To Become Lakers Coach

The coaching search continues for the Los Angeles Lakers with plenty of options for the storied franchise heading into the off-season. Although a number of big-name coaches have emerged as potential replacements for Mike D'Antoni, the Lakers brass will take…

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Lakers Rumors: Tom Thibodeau, Carmelo Anthony Both Headed To Los Angeles?

The Los Angeles Lakers likely won't make a final decision on a new head coach anytime soon. The storied franchise will continue to weigh options with the NBA draft lottery approaching on May 20 and the 2014 NBA draft to…

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Donald Sterling On Racism Scandal: ‘I Wish I Had Just Paid Her Off’

The plot thickens in the Donald Sterling scandal only days after the NBA announced the lifetime ban for the Los Angeles Clippers owner. Reportedly, Sterling continues to show no remorse for the comments made in the recording obtained by TMZ.com.…

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Lakers News: Team In No Hurry To Hire Mike D’Antoni’s Replacement

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially begun the search for Mike D'Antoni's replacement after the head coach resigned following a franchise worst 27-55 record. Plenty of candidates have already surfaced as the coaching search gets underway, but the Lakers front…

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Lakers News: Mike Dunleavy One Of Many Interested In Head Coaching Gig

Only one day after Mike D'Antoni resigned as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the list of potential candidates for the vacancy has grown considerably. Practically every single big-name NBA and college coach not currently employed, and a…

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Magic Johnson Says ‘Of Course’ Owning Clippers Is The Right Situation

In the aftermath of the Donald Sterling scandal, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers could be forced to sell the franchise after being banned for life by the NBA. There will be a lot of hurdles ahead in terms…

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