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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NBA News: Adam Silver Says NBA Jerseys Will Have Ads Within Five Years

The NBA has been kicking around the idea of adding ads on jerseys in a similar fashion to the way it is done in professional soccer overseas, the WNBA and in the MLS. Although many are opposed to the idea,…

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Says Lakers ‘Don’t Need Anybody Else’

In the aftermath of Phil Jackson signing with the New York Knicks, the Lakers brass has had to answer for the team not bringing the 11-time NBA champion back in some capacity. The one person that has taken on the…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Set To Return Against The Wizards On Friday

After missing 17 of the last 18 games with a knee injury, Nick Young appears to be ready to get back on the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Young participated in practice…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Calls Sacre ‘Hardest Working Guy’ On The Team

After suffering the 45th loss of the season at the hands of the rival San Antonio Spurs, head coach Mike D'Antoni could only say more of the same in post-game interviews. Despite battling through one of the most disappointing seasons…

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2014 NBA Draft: Grant Hill Says Lakers Should Draft Jabari Parker

Once the 2013-14 NBA season comes to an end, GM Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss will direct their attention to the 2014 NBA Draft. The Los Angeles Lakers will have a lottery pick for the first time since 2005 and…

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Lakers News: Kobe Says Carmelo Anthony Has ‘Championship DNA’

A lot has changed in Laker Land over the past two years and it appears even more drastic changes will be on the horizon with Kobe Bryant demanding the front office turn this around this summer. One of those changes…

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Says ‘There Was No Role’ For Phil Jackson

Jeanie Buss has been put in a very difficult situation with all that has gone on with her fiance, Phil Jackson. In order to help clear the air on a few things, Buss sat down with Time Warner Cable SportsNet's…

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Magic Advises Phil Jackson To Follow Path Of Jerry West and Pat Riley

Now that Phil Jackson is the new face of the New York Knicks franchise, Lakers legend Magic Johnson has a word of advice for the former head coach. Magic took to Twitter on Tuesday and tweeted the following about a…

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Pau Gasol Says Phil Jackson Is ‘Worth Every Cent’ Of $60 Million

With Phil Jackson officially becoming the president of basketball operations for the New York Knicks, Pau Gasol was asked a few questions about his former head coach during practice on Tuesday. Gasol thinks it's a bit weird to see Jackson…

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NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony To Leave Knicks In Free Agency

The speculation surrounding Carmelo Anthony's immediate future with the New York Knicks has run rampant during the 2013-14 NBA season. Conflicting reports have surfaced on a weekly basis on whether he'll stay in New York or test the free agent…

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