Ryan Ward

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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.
Lakers Rumors: L.a. Planning To Make Run At Paul George This Summer?

NBA Rumors: Indiana Pacers Willing To Trade Paul George This Season?

With the NBA trade deadline (Feb. 23) about two months away, rumors are starting to float around the league about players that could be on the move…
Lakers Nation Podcast: Lakers Huge Win Over Warriors, Plus Some Surprising Stats

Luke Walton Calls Larry Nance Jr. Injury ‘Huge Loss’ For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers may have lost one of their best all-around players to injury on Tuesday night in the disappointing loss to the Charlotte Hornets…
Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. Ruled Out Against Hornets With Knee Injury

Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. Ruled Out Against Hornets With Knee Injury

The injury woes for the Los Angeles Lakers continue…
Lakers To Honor Shaquille O’neal With Statue Outside Staples Center

Lakers News: Team Announces Date For Shaquille O’Neal Statue Unveiling

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced the date for the official unveiling of Shaquille O’Neal bronze statue outside of the Staples Center…
D’angelo Russell Discusses Being A Late Bloomer, Proving Doubters Wrong

Lakers Video: D’Angelo Russell Makes Appearance In NBA Christmas Day Commercial

With Kobe Bryant now a retired member of an elite club of Los Angeles Lakers legends, the spotlight is being shined on second-year point guard D’Angelo Russell…
Nba Rumors: Phil Jackson ‘badly’ Wants Out Of New York, Eyeing Return To La?

NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson ‘Fully Intends’ To Finish Out Contract With Knicks

With Phil Jackson having the ability to opt out of his contract with the New York Knicks after this season, there’s been a lot of speculation that he might return to the Los Angeles Lakers in some capacity…
D’angelo Russell On Career Night: ‘i Don’t Play For Records Or Statistics’

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Explains Origin Of ‘Ice In My Veins’ Celebration

Back on March 1, 2016, D’Angelo Russell officially burst onto the NBA scene with the Los Angeles Lakers after a 39-point explosion against the Brooklyn Nets…
Lakers Gm Mitch Kupchak Doesn’t Anticipate Ivica Zubac Playing Much This Season

Luke Walton Calls Larry Nance Jr. ‘Most Impactful Player’ In Win Over 76ers

The losing streak has finally come to an end. The Los Angeles Lakers were able to snap their eight-game skid with a much-needed win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night with Larry Nance Jr. helping guide them to victory on the road…
Lakers Highlights: Los Angeles Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Lakers Highlights: Los Angeles Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

An eight-game losing streak has taken a toll on the Los Angeles Lakers after the team got out to an impressive 10-10 start to the 2016-17 NBA season…
Tarik Black Says Lakers ‘sacrifice For Each Other’ This Season

Lakers News: Tarik Black Considered ‘Questionable’ To Play Against 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers may get some much-needed help in the frontcourt on Friday night. Center Tarik Black, who has been nursing a sprained ankle, may be ready to get back on the floor with the Lakers facing the Philadelphia 76ers…