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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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2014 NBA Draft: Joel Embiid Tweets About Wanting To Live In L.A.

With the Los Angeles Lakers headed toward a high pick in the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft, the attention has turned to potential draft prospects. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- One of those prospects…

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Kobe Bryant Creates ‘Kobe Light Bulb’ In New Foot Locker Commercial

http://youtu.be/OYqgUrplc34 Superstar Kobe Bryant continues to rehab from knee fracture that has essentially derailed and potentially ended his season. Although Kobe still needs more time to get his body right, the five-time NBA champion continues to remain in the public…

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Derek Fisher On Kobe Bryant’s Injury: ‘I Have No Doubt He’ll Be Back’

Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher played alongside each other in the backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers for the majority of their NBA careers. Both players were drafted in the 1996 NBA Draft and won five NBA titles as teammates…

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Lakers News: Jodie Meeks Tries To Take Kobe’s ‘No Excuses’ Approach

Veteran sharpshooter Jodie Meeks scored a career-high 42 points in a surprisingly solid win over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday and gave credit to a certain superstar teammate. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest…

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Phil Jackson Leaning Toward Taking Front Office Position With Knicks

After a few years away from the NBA, it appears that 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson may be close to returning. According to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, Jackson is leaning toward becoming a member of the New York Knicks' front…

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Lakers News: Kupchak Met With Buss, D’Antoni After Loss To Clippers

Following the worst loss in franchise history, GM Mitch Kupchak met with head coach Mike D'Antoni and Executive VP of Basketball Operations Jim Buss according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak met with Mike D'Antoni and Jim Buss…

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