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 Rumors: Sights Set On Kevin Love And Kevin Durant In 2015, 2016

After plenty of speculation circulated around the league that the Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of trading numerous players before the deadline, the storied franchise dealt Steve Blake to the Golden State Warriors and failed to make another…

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Knows Kobe Will Remain Positive If Out For Season

During the win over the Boston Celtics on Friday, the news broke of Kobe Bryant set to miss at least another three weeks with the fractured knee injury. As a result of yet another setback and re-evaluation, Kobe might ultimately…

Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Says 75% Of Practices Focus On Defense

Over the last two years, head coach Mike D'Antoni hasn't exactly made an impression in terms of getting the Los Angeles Lakers on track defensively. D'Antoni has always been an offensive-minded coach and it shows, but he claims that 75…

Lakers Rumors: Evan Turner Came Very Close To Becoming A Laker

Trade rumors were swirling in Los Angeles for the past few months with Pau Gasol, Jordan Hill, Steve Blake and Chris Kaman all rumored to be on the move before the NBA trade deadline. Although it seemed as though most…

Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Believes Nick Young Will Likely Opt Out

One of the more surprising free agent signings by the Los Angeles Lakers last summer was Nick Young. Not many believed Young would take a considerable hometown discount to join the Lakers, but he did just that and seems to…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Reacts To Steve Blake Trade On Twitter

The Los Angeles Lakers only pulled off one deal before the NBA trade deadline, but it has clearly impacted a lot of the players on the current squad including Kobe Bryant. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The…

Lakers News: Chris Kaman Trolls Lakers Fans At Trade Deadline

Before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, Chris Kaman was considered as one of a handful of players on the Los Angeles Lakers that would likely be sent elsewhere. Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill were at the top of the…

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Remains A Laker After Trade Deadline Passes

After three years of trade speculation, Pau Gasol has avoided being traded elsewhere and will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the rest of the season according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports: For those wondering, there is no…

Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Reacts To Steve Blake Trade

After endless trade speculation surrounding Pau Gasol and Jordan Hill, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised a lot of people by trading veteran point guard Steve Blake on Wednesday night. With all the attention on Gasol, Hill and the return of…

Lakers News: Nets Willing To Take $17M Hit To Acquire Jordan Hill

It may be only a matter of time between now and the NBA trade deadline on Thursday that Jordan Hill is dealt to the Brooklyn Nets. Although the Nets will have to take a $17 million hit as a result…

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