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.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Lakers Rebuilding Can Be ‘A Long Process’ Without Luck
After decades of success with multiple superstars leading the way, the Los Angeles Lakers are no longer a perennial title contender in the Western Conference…
Luke Walton On Loss To Clippers: ‘I Expect More’ From This Lakers Squad
After seemingly starting to turn things back around with three straight wins at home, the Los Angeles Lakers have been brought back down to earth once again…
Lakers Coach Luke Walton ‘A Little Heartbroken’ Over Hometown Chargers Moving To LA
The city of Los Angeles officially has second NFL team. An NFL franchise will move to Los Angeles for the second straight year with the San Diego Chargers joining the Los Angeles Rams…
Lakers Rumors: L.A. Expressed Interest In Nerlens Noel
The NBA trade deadline is only a few weeks away with rumors starting to run rampant around the league about which players may be available in trade talks…
Gary Payton Recalls Kobe Bryant Asking For Advice On How To Be A Better Defender
During his 20-year career in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant was always hungry for knowledge on how to improve his game on both ends of the floor…