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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VIDEO: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reprises ‘Airplane’ Role For Wisconsin Commercial

During Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career in the NBA, the six-time NBA champion was considered one of the best to ever play the game and also spent some time off the court working on his acting chops. Perhaps Jabbar's most famous role…

2014 NBA Draft: Dante Exum Compared To A Young Michael Jordan

One player that continues to get mentioned as a possible target for the Los Angeles Lakers in the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft is Australia's Dante Exum. Although Exum competes against inferior talent, compared to prospects in the United States, the…

Lakers News: James Worthy Cracks Open ‘Shut Up Juice’ After Win

The 2013-14 NBA season has been rough to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has struggled on a nightly basis with a lot of new faces and countless injuries. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check…

Steve Nash On Next Season: ‘I Want To Come Back For Sure’ With Lakers

Only 23 games remain for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2013-14 NBA season with the playoffs out of the question for the storied franchise. With the window quickly closing on the most disappointing season in recent memory, Steve Nash…

Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Skeptical Kobe Bryant Will Return This Season

After playing in only six games following his return from surgery on his ruptured Achilles, superstar Kobe Bryant went down with a knee fracture shedding a lot of doubt on whether he'd be able to return this season. -- Lakers…

Phil Jackson Isn’t Sure Pau Gasol ‘Would Want To Re-Sign’ With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the beginning of what could be an extensive rebuilding process. Kobe Bryant is in the twilight of his career while Mitch Kupchak and company attempts to put the pieces back together in free agency…

Kobe Bryant On Season: ‘Appreciate It Now Because Revenge Is Sweet’

The end is drawing near for Kobe Bryant and the five-time NBA champion is well aware of that fact. Kobe made an appearance at Westfield Culver City Mall to promote his new shoe, Kobe 9 Elite, and talked about the…

Lakers News: Kent Bazemore Calls MarShon Brooks A ‘Young Kobe’

After the Los Angeles Lakers had traded Steve Blake to the Golden State Warriors, fans in Los Angeles had no idea what to expect out of newcomers Kent Bazemore and MarShon Brooks. Most believed both Brooks and Bazemore would be…

Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Calls Lakers Defense ‘Concerning’

It has been a rough season to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. Injuries have completely torn this team apart while the immediate future of Kobe Bryant hangs in the balance. Despite the fact that Lakers are bound…

Lakers News: Nick Young Might Not Be ‘Real Close’ To Returning

Veteran guard/forward Nick Young may have returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers prematurely. Young was able to get back on the floor for his team against the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 23, but that may have been…

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