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.
Ben Simmons On Snapchat: ‘you Can Catch Me On The Lakers Next Year’

Lakers Rumors: L.A. Determined To Trade Lottery Pick For Proven Star?

The Los Angeles Lakers are about two weeks away from learning their fate in the NBA Draft Lottery on May 17. The storied franchise has a top-three protected pick in the upcoming draft and will need things to go their during the draft lottery to retain their first-round selection…
Magic Johnson: Lakers Should Pursue Kevin Durant, Demar Derozan In Free Agency

Magic Johnson: Lakers Should Pursue Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be as aggressive as any team in the NBA in terms of pursuing free agents this summer. The storied franchise is hoping to bring in a few veteran free agents that can help right the ship and there will be plenty of options available come July 1…
Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Mentor D’angelo Russell

Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Mentor D’Angelo Russell

During his rookie season, Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell had his moments where the Ohio State product showed flashes of potential…
Marcelo Huertas Urges D’angelo Russell To Be ‘humble’ On Path To Success

Luke Walton: D’Angelo Russell ‘Can Be A Perennial All-Star’ For Lakers

After taking the job to become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Luke Walton will have quite a challenge ahead of him as he tries to turn things around for the storied franchise…
Kobe Bryant Gives Lakers Fans One Last Unforgettable Performance

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Praises Jim Buss, Mitch Kupchak For Hiring Luke Walton

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers passed on the opportunity to bring back Phil Jackson to be the team’s head coach in 2011, Magic Johnson has been highly critical of the moves made by vice president of basketball operations and part-owner, Jim Buss…
Lakers Gm Mitch Kupchak Says Team Could End Up Trading Draft Pick

Lakers Brass Informed Luke Walton About Free Agents They Intend To Pursue

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new head coach after less than a week after parting ways with Byron Scott. Luke Walton impressed the Lakers brass so much so that the team knew their search was over and offered the job to the first-time head coach without interviewing any other candidates for the job…
Lakers Rumors: John Calipari An ‘intriguing’ Coaching Candidate For L.a.

BREAKING: Lakers Hire Luke Walton To Be New Head Coach

After considering a long list of potential candidates for the vacant head coaching job in Los Angeles, the Lakers brass decided Luke Walton is the man for the job…
Lakers Rumors: John Calipari An ‘intriguing’ Coaching Candidate For L.a.

Mychal Thompson: Warriors Players ‘Believed In’ Luke Walton As Much As Steve Kerr

After the Los Angeles Lakers had parted ways with head coach Byron Scott last week, General Manager Mitch Kupchak claimed the coaching search wouldn’t be a long process like it was before they hired Scott back in 2014…
Lakers Rumors: John Calipari An ‘intriguing’ Coaching Candidate For L.a.

Lakers Rumors: Kevin Ollie ‘Staying At UConn’ Next Season?

There’s been a lot of speculation over the past week or so about the many coaching candidates the Los Angeles Lakers are considering to replace Byron Scott…
Video: Bill Walton Says Luke Walton Should Pass On Lakers Coaching Job

VIDEO: Bill Walton Says Luke Walton Should Pass On Lakers Coaching Job

With the coaching search in full swing, the Los Angeles Lakers have been exploring all their options with plenty of coaching candidates rumored to be interested in the vacancy. Luke Walton has emerged as the fan favorite and quite possibly the team’s top target in the coaching search…