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.
Kobe Bryant Calls Craig Sager ‘rare’ Reporter An Athlete Could Be Open With

Kobe Bryant Calls Craig Sager ‘Rare’ Reporter An Athlete Could Be Open With

During Kobe Bryant’s 20-year career in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had plenty of experience talking to reporters before, during and after games…
Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Lakers News: Metta World Peace’s ‘Ultimate Goal’ Is Coaching On The NBA Level

Before the 2016-17 NBA season got underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, Metta World Peace future with the team was up in the air…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: What Worries You Most About Team?

Luke Walton Says He’s ‘Always’ Going To ‘Stand Up’ For His Players After Being Fined

On Monday, Luke Walton was ejected from a game for the first time since taking over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Gordon Hayward On Kobe’s Last Game: ‘a Lot Of Us Were In Shock’

Gordon Hayward ‘Quietly’ Reached Out To And Worked Out With Kobe Bryant

The last time Gordon Hayward saw Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the basketball court, the five-time NBA champion dropped 60 points on his beloved Utah Jazz in the 2015-16 season finale at the Staples Center…
Luke Walton Doesn’t Want Lakers Using Injuries As Excuse For Performance

Luke Walton Calls Out Lakers Players For Being ‘Mentally Soft’

The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost eight straight games. The seven-game road trip has started off poorly with Luke Walton’s squad dropping the first two away from the Staples Center…
Lakers Teammates Calling Nick Young ‘bruce Bowen’ In Practice For His Defense

VIDEO: Nick Young With The Pump Fake At The Free Throw Line

Nick Young of the Los Angeles Lakers is no stranger to being in highlights for all the wrong reasons…
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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan On NBA’s All-Time Scoring List

Back on Dec. 14, 2014, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant made NBA history in a game on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Game Recap: Lakers Turnovers Lead To Blowout Loss Vs. Wizards

Byron Scott Joked He Wanted An Extension If Lakers Drafted Kristaps Porzingis

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers got another look at what they passed up on during the 2015 NBA Draft…
Larry Nance Jr: Lakers Don’t Want To Be In Lottery For ‘foreseeable Future’

Lakers News: Julius Randle Respects Luke Walton For Backing Up His Players

Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings got ugly. Not only did the team lose a seventh straight game, commit 20 turnovers, and continue struggling defense, but Luke Walton was ejected for the first time as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Luke Walton Doesn’t Want Lakers Using Injuries As Excuse For Performance

Lakers News: Luke Walton Says Team ‘Gave Up’ For The First Time This Season

The promising start to the 2016-17 NBA season has come to an end. The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost eight straight games after falling to the division rival Sacramento Kings on Monday…