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: Kobe Bryant Hopes To Be Ready For Season Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating blow to the immediate future of the franchise with superstar Kobe Bryant suffering a torn Achilles tendon against the Golden State Warriors near the end of the 2012-13 NBA season. Kobe's injury sent…

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: The Dwightmare Part II?

The start of NBA free agency is less than a month away with Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers at the center of all the talk and speculation as arguably the most sought after free agent. Although superstar point…

Pacers Assistant Brian Shaw Top Candidate for Nets Coaching Job

Former Los Angeles Lakers player and assistant coach Brian Shaw may finally get his first opportunity to become a head coach in the NBA. Shaw has been linked with numerous coaching vacancies in the league over the past few weeks,…

Sportsbook.com Favors Rockets Over Lakers To Sign Dwight Howard

With NBA free agency rapidly approaching, the odds continue to change in favor of teams other than the Los Angeles Lakers to sign superstar center Dwight Howard. Although Howard has not publicly made any indication in terms of which team…

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Phil Jackson Knows How To Fix Lakers

NBA free agency is about a month away with the verdict still out on whether or not superstar center Dwight Howard will re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although the Dwight sweepstakes is in full swing with the Golden State…

Source: Charlotte Bobcats Hire Steve Clifford As New Head Coach

Shortly after a report surfaced of Steve Clifford being one of three finalists for the head coaching job of the Milwaukee Bucks, the now-former Los Angeles Lakers assistant is the new head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats according to Ramona…

NBA News: Milwaukee Bucks Coaching Search Includes Lakers Assistant

After parting ways with head coach Scott Skiles during the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks have been on the prowl for replacement ever since being knocked out of the NBA playoffs by the defending NBA champion Miami Heat in a…

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: D’Antoni Says Kobe Will Return To Form

Once five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant went down with a torn Achilles tendon in one of the last games of the NBA regular season for the Los Angeles Lakers, there were mixed emotions circulating around the city of Los Angeles.…

Phil Jackson Would Pick Russell Over Jordan To Start Dream Team

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson continues to do the rounds while promoting his new book, Eleven Rings, and was recently asked which player he'd start with when picking his dream team of all-time greats. ---- Check out…

NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson To Replace Joe Dumars In Detroit?

The speculation surrounding Phil Jackson's immediate future is never ending. Jackson has made it clear that he doesn't intend on returning to the NBA in a coaching capacity, but is ready to try a new role in the league as…

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