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: Kobe Bryant Wants Lakers To Go All In This Summer

After dealing with two major injuries, Kobe Bryant is no longer willing to wait for the team to rebuild and wants changes this summer rather than the next. Kobe spoke to the media on Wednesday after officially being ruled out…

Kobe Bryant Believes Lakers Turnaround Starts With Jim And Jeanie Buss

Following the announcement that Kobe Bryant would miss the rest of the season, the five-time NBA champion talked to the media on Wednesday and had some interesting things to say. Kobe talked about a number of different topics from Phil…

Gary Vitti On Kobe Bryant: ‘We Look Forward To Him Being 100%’

After a valiant attempt to return from a knee fracture, superstar Kobe Bryant will miss the rest of the season. Following the announcement of Kobe set to sit out the rest of the way, Lakers trainer Gary Vitti said the…

Former Laker Rick Fox Talks Kobe-Shaq Feud; 2004 NBA Finals Collapse

As one of the key members of the three straight championships won by the Los Angeles Lakers between 2000-2002, NBATV's Rick Fox joined Bill Simmons to talk about a number of different topics. Simmons, as a die-hard fan of the…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant To Be Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Season

The season appears to be officially over for Kobe Bryant after the superstar shooting guard simply wasn't able to return from the knee fracture suffered in December according to Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report: The Los Angeles Lakers are expected…

Former Coach George Karl Compares Carmelo Anthony To Kobe Bryant

With Phil Jackson potentially taking a front office position with the New York Knicks, a lot of talk has started to circulate about the immediate future of superstar Carmelo Anthony. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest…

George Karl Believes Carmelo Isn’t A ‘Phil Jackson Type Of Player’

It may be only a matter of time before Phil Jackson takes over basketball operations for the New York Knicks. Although Jackson hasn't put pen to paper, all signs point to Jackson heading to the East coast. With Jackson potentially…

Lakers News: Kent Bazemore Wants To Stay With Lakers Long-Term

With plenty speculation heading toward the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared ready to pull the trigger on multiple deals. Although it seems as though the Lakers were prepared to clean house, only one deal was made with…

Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Takes A Shot At Cowboys’ Tony Romo

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Kendall Marshall has no problem expressing his pride for North Carolina. Much like GM Mitch Kupchak, Marshall loved playing for the Tar Heels during his college days and never misses an opportunity to show some…

NBA News: Phil Jackson Has ‘Reservations’ About Leaving California

All indications seem to point to 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson taking the front-office job with the New York Knicks. Jackson has been mulling the offer to accept a role with the Knicks for the past few days, but does…

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