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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Magic Johnson ‘Couldn’t Be Happier’ Mike D’Antoni Resigned

Please enable Javascript to watch this video After weeks of uncertainty, Mike D'Antoni took control of his fate with the head coach resigning as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday after almost two full seasons with…

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NBA News: Clippers’ Jamal Crawford Wins Sixth Man Of The Year Award

The Donald Sterling scandal has dominated the news over the last week or so clouding the future of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise. Although Sterling's recording became a huge distraction for the Clippers, the team may finally got some good…

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NBA News: Magic Johnson Refutes Reports Of Interest In Buying Clippers

Following the first full day of the aftermath of alleged racial comments made by NBA owner Donald Sterling, reports started to surface about Magic Johnson and the Guggenheim Partners showing interest in purchasing the Los Angeles Clippers. With Magic showing…

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Lakers News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Responds To Donald Sterling Scandal

The main topic of discussion in the NBA this week is the alleged racial comments made by Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Everyone has chimed in about the Sterling scandal with quite a few former Lakers expressing their opinions…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Praises Buss Family; Blasts Donald Sterling

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Donald Sterling scandal has taken the NBA and the nation by storm. Sterling's alleged recording from TMZ.com has sparked reactions from numerous players, politicians, celebrities and other NBA owners. As a result…

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NBA News: Magic Johnson, Guggenheim Partners Want To Buy The Clippers

The plot continues to thicken in the all the drama and aftermath of the Donald Sterling scandal. Along with President Obama, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant putting their two cents in on the issue, Magic Johnson…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Jokes That He’s Better Than Kobe Bryant

With the worst season in franchise history finally over, the Los Angeles Lakers will focus on an off-season potentially filled with drastic changes. Many players will be coming and going this summer with Nick Young being the player on the…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Appears In Nike Soccer Ad With Numerous Stars

http://youtu.be/3XviR7esUvo Along with beginning an intense six-month training program, five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant has appeared in a couple Nike commercials promoting another sport he loves, soccer. The latest Nike soccer commercial shows Kobe sitting in the crowd with Italian…

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Lakers Rumors: D’Antoni Wants 4th Year Option Picked Up; Lakers Reluctant

As we draw closer to a conclusion regarding the fate of head coach Mike D'Antoni, reports have surfaced that he wants the team to pick up his option for the fourth year of his contract according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne:…

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Lakers Rumors: Head Coach Mike D’Antoni Will Return Next Season

Over the past week or so, the fate of head coach Mike D'Antoni has been up in the air with no clear indication on whether the Los Angeles Lakers will keep him on the sidelines for next season. -- Lakers…

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