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: Steve Nash Will Miss First Game Against Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era of basketball with head coach Mike D'Antoni at the helm. As if the revamped squad with new additions Steve Nash and Dwight Howard weren't a big enough transition for this team,…

Lakers Rumors & Recaps: Magic Johnson ‘Mourns’ Phil Jackson

The Mike D'Antoni era is upon us. The Los Angeles Lakers made the unexpected and frankly shocking decision to hire D'Antoni over 11-time NBA champion Phil Jackson on Sunday that has left many speechless. The news of the Lakers' brass…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Rips Lakers for Not Hiring Phil Jackson

As arguably one of the most passionate players to have ever played in the NBA while wearing a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, five-time NBA champion Magic Johnson is as opinionated as any former Laker in terms of off-season moves and…

Lakers News: Jordan Hill (Wrist) Listed as Probable Against Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered the fifth loss of the season on Tuesday with the rival San Antonio Spurs coming into Staples Center and barely pulling off the victory, 84-82. Although the Lakers fell for a fifth time in eight…

Lakers News: Lakers’ Starting Five Named to 2013 All-Star Ballot

Only seven games into the regular season for the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA All-Star ballots have already been released. Although there's plenty of talented players at all positions in the Western Conference this year, all five Lakers starters…

Lakers News: Steve Blake Out Against Spurs With Abdominal Strain

The news of Mike D'Antoni's hiring by the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the headlines on Monday with everyone shocked that Phil Jackson wasn't given the job. Although many people in Los Angeles continue to scratch their heads wondering what exactly…

Lakers News: Phil Jackson Reacts to Lakers Hiring Mike D’Antoni

In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Lakers hiring Mike D’Antoni instead of Phil Jackson, the 11-time NBA champion has released the following statement via Dave McMenamin of EPSNLosAngeles.com: "Saturday morning, Jim Buss, called to ask if he could come…

Lakers Official Press Release Concerning Hiring of Mike D’Antoni

Only a few hours after the Los Angeles Lakers came out on top against the division rival Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, the news broke of the team's hiring of Mike D'Antoni to become the new head coach. This news…

Mike D’Antoni Better Coaching Choice Than Phil Jackson?

All indications pointed to Phil Jackson returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for a third time in 13 years. Everyone seemed to be on board with Phil coming back to LA to turn around this team filled with superstars. It…

Lakers Rumors & News Recaps: Return of the Zen Master?

The search for a new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers has officially begun. With the Mike Brown era mercifully over, the Lakers' front office have set their sights on bringing Phil Jackson back for a third tour. Apparently,…

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