Ryan Ward

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.
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Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak Wants Improved Roster, ‘Exciting Basketball’ Next Season

In all his years as the general manager of the Los Angeles since taking over for his mentor Jerry West, Mitch Kupchak may be facing his toughest challenge yet...

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Kobe Bryant’s Company Kobe Inc. Files To Trademark ‘Black Mamba’

It has been almost a month since Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game for the Los Angeles Lakers and although he could've used some much-needed time off after 20 years of service, the future Hall of Famer has been…

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D’Angelo Russell On Lakers Hiring Luke Walton: ‘Oh Yeah, I’m Happy’

The 2015-16 NBA season mercifully came to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers last month with Kobe Bryant putting on a show one last time for the fans at the Staples Center...

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DeMar DeRozan On Free Agency: ‘I Have Nothing To Worry About’

Only seven teams remain in the quest for the ring this season with the Toronto Raptors currently battling it out with Dwyane Wade's Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference...

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Los Angeles Lakers Release 2016 Preseason Schedule

The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a drastic change after finishing with a franchise-worst 17 wins during the 2015-16 NBA season...

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Al Horford On NBA Free Agency: ‘I Really Love The City’ Of Atlanta

The 2015-16 NBA season is officially over for the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran squad led by Al Horford, Jeff Teague, and Paul Milsap were able to lock up the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference and make easy work of…

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SNAPCHAT: Mo Speights Calls Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli ‘Future Lakers’

As expected, rumors about players the Los Angeles Lakers will pursue in NBA free agency this summer have begun to run rampant around the league...

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Lakers News: Julius Randle ‘Not Sure’ If He’ll Play In NBA Summer League

Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers were thought to have one most talented young teams heading into the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas...

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Julius Randle On Luke Walton: ‘He’s A Perfect Fit For Us’

After only two years in the NBA, forward Julius Randle already needs to adjust to a new head coach. The Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with Byron Scott last month and were quickly able to find his successor…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Excited At Prospect of Playing For Luke Walton

After two seasons under head coach Byron Scott, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to make a change. The Lakers have parted ways with Scott and have hired his successor in Luke Walton who is expected to change the team's…

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