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 Nation Wishes Happy Birthday to Phil Jackson

On September 17, 1945, arguably the greatest NBA head coach of all-time was born in Deer Lodge, Montana. Phil Jackson turned 67 years old today and is still going strong while enjoying his retirement from the NBA. Before the beginning…

Thunder’s Kendrick Perkins: ‘We’re Not Chasing the Lakers’

As arguably one of the best defensive-minded centers in the game today, Kendrick Perkins of the Oklahoma City Thunder is no stranger to guarding elite players at his position. Even though Perkins gets a lot of criticism for his attitude…

NBA News: Matt Barnes Signs One-Year Deal with Clippers

A couple of days ago, news broke of free agent forward Matt Barnes finally receiving some interest from three teams around the league. The Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers were reportedly the three teams reaching out to…

NBA Legend Bill Russell: ‘Lakers Can Be Very, Very Good’

As arguably one of the most successful players to have ever played in the NBA, 11-time NBA champion Bill Russell is as respected a Hall of Famer as there is, and when he speaks everyone listens. Recently, Russell was interviewed…

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Will Not Be Ready for Training Camp

After the Los Angeles Lakers officially acquired six-time All-Star Dwight Howard last month, the major concern was whether or not he'd be fully recovered from back surgery and ready to go for the start of the 2012-13 NBA season on…

NBA News: Derek Fisher Continues to Weigh Options in Free Agency

The biggest surprise at the NBA trade deadline on March 15 last season was the Los Angeles Lakers trading five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets in exchange for forward Jordan Hill. The move came out of nowhere…

NBA News: Clippers Express Interest in Signing Matt Barnes

After all the moves that have been made by the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer, it appears that GM Mitch Kupchak and company are most likely done bringing in new players or re-signing veterans from last year’s squad. There’s…

Robert Horry Believes New-Look Lakers Won’t Make it to the NBA Finals

After winning seven NBA titles during his time with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, Robert Horry decided to walk away from the game in 2008. Horry left behind quite a legacy for a long-time role…

2K Sports Releases Official Trailer for NBA 2K13

As arguably one of the most popular video game franchises today, NBA 2K13 is as highly anticipated as ever with new features and new faces in new places. The official trailer for NBA 2K13 has been released: httpvhd://youtu.be/NTL4wv2nL1Q One of…

Lakers Rumors: Free Agent Leandro Barbosa Still in Talks with Lakers

After the Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent guard Jodie Meeks, the consensus was that the front office was done in free agency and would concentrate on signing rookies Robert Sacre and Darius Johnson-Odom. As expected, the Lakers’ front office…

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