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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Lonzo Ball A ‘Natural Marketing Fit’ For L.A.; Lakers ‘Haven’t Given Up’ On D’Angelo Russell

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise has gone through some drastic changes over the past couple of years...

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Potential Lakers Draft Pick Lonzo Ball And Brothers Dominate Gym After Lottery Results

Along with Los Angeles Lakers brass and avid fan base of the storied franchise, the Ball family was ecstatic about the results of the NBA Draft Lottery earlier this week.

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NBA Rumors: Hawks Offered Huge Trade Package For Paul George At Trade Deadline

Paul George's future with the Indiana Pacers remains uncertain...

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Should L.A. Take Lonzo Ball At No. 2 In The NBA Draft?

After another dismal season without a playoff berth, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into the NBA Draft Lottery this past Tuesday with only a 46.9 percent chance of keeping their top-three protected first-round pick...

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Lakers Draft News: Team To Work Out Six Prospects On Monday

The 2017 NBA Draft is little more than a month away on June 22...

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Lakers Coach Luke Walton On Lonzo Ball: ‘I Absolutely Love His Game’

The Los Angeles Lakers are now locked into the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft on June 22. The team's front office will have a little more than a month to evaluate players leading up to making their…

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LaVar Ball Talks Lonzos Ball’s Plans, Lakers, Big Baller Brand, & Controversial New Shoe ZO2

Earlier this week, immediately following the NBA Draft Lottery when the Los Angeles Lakers had secured the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, LaVar Ball, father of UCLA product Lonzo Ball, spoke to Lakers Nation...

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Critical Of Dwight Howard’s Work Ethic With Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar left behind a lasting legacy after calling it a career back in 1989...

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Lakers Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Talks About The Origin Of The Skyhook

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar left behind a lasting legacy after calling it a career in 1989...

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Magic Johnson Says Kobe Bryant ‘Wants To Be Involved’ With The Lakers

After retiring from the NBA following his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant made it clear that he was going...

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