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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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

New York Knicks GM Met With Phil Jackson About Coaching Job

After the devastating loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Mike D'Antoni is public enemy number one among Lakers fans once again. Ironically enough, the following day, Phil Jackson is the hot topic of discussion, but it has nothing…

Lakers Play Of The Night: Pau Gasol Takes It Coast To Coast

As one of the most talented power forwards in the game, Pau Gasol can be pretty crafty from time to time. Although Gasol isn't quick or as dominant at the ripe old age of 33, the two-time NBA champion turns…

Lakers Block Of The Night: Kent Bazemore Swats Collison’s Shot Off The Glass

http://youtu.be/lsCZmmw6WTA Newcomer Kent Bazemore continues to make an impression on his new team since being traded from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Steve Blake. Although many have seen Bazemore's offensively ability, head coach Mike D'Antoni believes he'll have…

NBA Rumors: Joakim Noah Tells Carmelo To Sign With Chicago Over Los Angeles?

As of right now, Carmelo Anthony is under contract with the New York Knicks and that may ultimately continue to be the case heading into the 2014-15 NBA season. Although all indications appear to have Anthony returning to the Knicks…

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