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: GM Mitch Kupchak Agrees To Multi-Year Contract Extension

It appears that GM Mitch Kupchak will be staying with the Los Angeles Lakers a little while longer with ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reporting that he's agreed to a multiyear contract with the team: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Moves Into 3rd On NBA’s All-Time Assist List

The end of a Hall-of-Fame-caliber career may be drawing near for two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, but he's not going to leave the game without leaving his mark. Nash passed current Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson on the…

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VIDEO: Rex Chapman Discusses His John Calipari-Lakers Tweet

Former Kentucky star Rex Chapman created quite the controversy before the national championship game between his alma mater and UConn on Monday night. Chapman took to Twitter and said that current Wildcats head coach, John Calipari, would be coaching the…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Leaning Toward Parting Ways With Mike D’Antoni?

As the one of the worst seasons in franchise history comes to a close, the speculation surrounding the future of the Los Angeles Lakers has started to swirl with the fate of head coach Mike D'Antoni uncertain. -- Lakers Nation…

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Lakers Rumors: Luol Deng Is ‘Definitely’ On The Lakers’ Radar

The Los Angeles Lakers will be coming off their worst season in franchise history this summer and will need to make some drastic changes in order to right the ship before next season. One of those changes could be signing…

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Mike D’Antoni: ‘It Is Not Up To Me’ If He Coaches Lakers Next Season

Before Kentucky took on UConn on Monday night at AT&T Stadium, a rumor started to circulate about John Calipari set to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Although many rumors have been swirling about the fate…

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Lakers Rumors: Kentucky’s John Calipari As The Lakers Next Head Coach?

Updated 6:33 p.m. Apparently, Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak has refuted the report of John Calipari heading to the Los Angeles according to Chris Dufresne of the L.A. Times: Lakers are refuting Calipari to Lakers story put out by Rex Chapman…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Scheduled For Surgery On Knee And Wrist

Last week, newcomer Xavier Henry was officially ruled out of the season due to issues with his right knee and left wrist. Now it appears that Henry isn't wasting any time with the 23-year-old set to undergo surgery on Friday…

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Nick Young On His Injuries: ‘I’m Just Trying To Go Down With The Ship’

Only five games remain in a forgettable season for the Los Angeles Lakers with the team continuing to deal with injuries on a daily basis. Although Nick Young has been arguably one of the best players on the team this…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Will Return Against Houston Rockets

It has been rough season to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers with injuries being a major problem all year long. -- Celebrate March Madness With 25% Off The Entire Store! Use Code: FutureLaker -- Fortunately, the season…

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