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: Jordan Hill Ruled Out Against Clippers With Sore Knee

Veteran forward Jordan Hill hasn't gotten much playing time as of late with head coach Mike D'Antoni leaning toward other lineups without the big man involved. Chris Kaman has also been a victim of the constant changing of lineups with…

Lakers News: Floyd Mayweather’s Uncle Trying To Trademark ‘Black Mamba’

For years, Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has used the nickname, "Black Mamba." Kobe has used this nickname so much over the course of his NBA career that it has become synonymous with the five-time NBA champion. -- Lakers Nation Store…

VIDEO: Charles Barkley Compares Kobe, LeBron Scoring Performances

Hall of Famer and current NBA analyst, Charles Barkley, is among the most opinionated of former players as there is today. Barkley has the perfect platform to express these opinions on a weekly basis on NBA on TNT. Along with…

Lakers News: Wes Johnson Says ‘I Want To Come Back’ To The Lakers

With only 21 games left in the 2013-14 NBA season, the end is drawing near for arguably one of the worst seasons in recent memory for the Los Angeles Lakers. Along with the Lakers likely to have a top five…

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Passes Stackhouse, Dumars On NBA Scoring List

The future remains uncertain for two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol. The Spaniard hits the free agent market in July and appears to be on his way out of Los Angeles with the Lakers possibly not able to re-sign the veteran…

Lakers Play Of The Night: Pau Gasol Turns Back The Clock In The Post

Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol might be playing the last games of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, but had a bit of a throwback performance on Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Greg Stiemsma attempted to contain…

Lakers Dunk Of The Night: Xavier Henry Throws It Down On The Pelicans

http://youtu.be/NPJl21bJ-VQ Newcomer Xavier Henry missed a substantial amount of time this season due to a knee injury suffered against the Philadelphia 76ers back in December. Fortunately, Henry returned to form against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night with a…

Lakers News: Phil Jackson Says Dr. Jerry Buss Decided Not To Hire Him

Before the Los Angeles Lakers decided to hire Mike D'Antoni to replace Mike Brown as head coach, Phil Jackson was the favorite to return for a third stint. Lakers fans were ready to usher in a new era of Lakers…

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Blasts LeBron James For Mount Rushmore Selections

A few weeks ago, LeBron James was asked about who he'd have on a hypothetical NBA Mount Rushmore of the greatest players to have ever played the game. Without much hesitation, LeBron choose to go with Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson…

Kareem Expresses Interest In Returning To Bucks In ‘Some Capacity’

Six-time NBA champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appears ready to get back to work with the Hall of Famer expressing interest in returning to the Milwaukee Bucks according to the Associated Press via USA Today: NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is…

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