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 News: Jordan Clarkson Says He Was ‘playing Selfish’ In Loss To Pistons

Jordan Clarkson Wasn’t Going To ‘Run Away’ From Challenge Of Building Lakers Back Up

The top priority for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the NBA offseason this summer was re-signing Jordan Clarkson to a lucrative long-term deal…
Lakers Rumors: John Calipari An ‘intriguing’ Coaching Candidate For L.a.

Luke Walton Says Lakers’ Expectations Aren’t ‘Gonna Be Wins And Losses’

The Los Angeles Lakers are ushering in a new era with former player Luke Walton replacing Byron Scott as the team’s head coach…
Kobe Bryant Gives Lakers Fans One Last Unforgettable Performance

Kobe Bryant Told Trevor Ariza He’d Take Out Jazz In Lakers Finale Securing Rockets Playoff Berth

Kobe Bryant had a lot of memorable moments throughout his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers…
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Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles Has An ‘Unnamed Trade Target In Mind’

Earlier this month the Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising move to acquire Jose Calderon from the Chicago Bulls…
Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Honored With Espy Icon Award

Kobe Bryant Writes Letter To His 17-Year-Old Self On Players’ Tribune

It has been more than three months since superstar Kobe Bryant walked off into the sunset following an incredible 60-point finale for the Los Angeles Lakers…
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Mike Krzyzewski: Lakers Rookie Brandon Ingram Is Going To Be A ‘Very Special’ Player

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off their worst season in franchise history…
Heated Battles May Ensue At Lakers Training Camp

Brandon Ingram Embracing Opportunity To Learn From NBA’s Elite With USA Select Team

With NBA Summer League now officially in the books for the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Angelo Russell, and rookie Brandon Ingram now must embrace another valuable learning experience in Las Vegas…
Kobe Bryant Wanted Competitive Edge Over Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant In 2012

Kevin Durant Admits Why The Lakers Didn’t Interest Him In Free Agency

With Kobe Bryant heading into retirement, the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping to find another superstar in NBA free agency this summer to help fill the void…
Lakers Rumors: Tarik Black Suffering From Minor Ankle Injury

Tarik Black Thinks Lakers Fans Should Be ‘Excited’ For The Future In L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a new era…
Lakers Forward Larry Nance Jr. Displays Impressive Growth In Summer League

Lakers News: Luke Walton Impressed With Larry Nance Jr’s Development

Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers chose to select Larry Nance Jr. in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft after bringing in D’Angelo Russell with the second overall pick…