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.
Follow:
2999 Articles

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Dwight Howard Back To Form?

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a roll. The team has won eight of the last 10 games and is finally sitting comfortably above .500 with a record of 34-31 after an impressive win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Lakers Back In Playoff Picture

The 2012-13 NBA season has been an absolute nightmare for the storied Los Angeles Lakers franchise. The team brought in superstars Dwight Howard and Steve Nash in the off-season to play alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, but the combination…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Dwight, Zen Master Exchange Text

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night and are back under .500 once again with a record of 30-31. With the team fresh off a loss and a few…

Ryan Ward

Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Heads To The Locker Room With Arm Injury

In the first quarter of the showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road, Kobe Bryant injured his right arm in collision with Thabo Sefolosha. Kobe suffered an ulnar contusion in the collision and is questionable to return. Kobe…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Kupchak Opens Up About Decisions

Coming into the 2012-13 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers had vastly upgraded their roster with the additions of superstars Steve Nash and Dwight Howard to play alongside Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. The combination was expected to be lethal…

Ryan Ward

Video: Dr. Jerry Buss Memorial Service At Nokia Theater

There was a memorial service held for Dr. Jerry Buss on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles to remember the greatest owner in the history of sports. There were plenty of speakers to talk about their favorite memories of Dr. Buss.…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Team Making Any Trades?

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise was rocked to its core earlier this week with the passing of longtime owner and innovator Dr. Jerry Buss. With Buss guiding the team to 10 NBA titles while bringing in countless stars to play…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Team Announces Memorial Service For Dr. Jerry Buss

On Monday, Feb. 18, longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss passed away at the age of 80 following an 18-month battle with cancer. Buss' memorial service will be held at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday,…

Ryan Ward

Stu Lantz Calls Dr. Jerry Buss A ‘Self-Made Man’ With ‘Vision’

The passing of longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss has sent shockwaves throughout the City of Angels. Everyone that has worked with or for the Lakers owner has started to reflect on their relationship with Buss and the…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Release Statement On Passing Of Owner Jerry Buss

httpvhd://youtu.be/_YbXpYC4UE4 Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss has passed away at 80-years old. Buss was battling cancer. The longtime owner of the storied NBA franchise has been dealing with multiple health issues over the past few years. Buss was recently…

Ryan Ward