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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D’Angelo Russell Stars In ‘Challenge Your Status Quo’ BBVA Compass Commercial

Point guard D'Angelo Russell knows all about facing adversity after his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers Rumors: Brian Shaw Emerges As ‘Prominent’ Candidate For Luke Walton’s Staff

Once Luke Walton was hired as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers many wondered who would be on his coaching staff moving forward. It appears that one former NBA head coach and Lakers assistant under Phil Jackson…

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Jim Buss: Byron Scott Was Given ‘A Fair Amount Of Time’ As Lakers Coach

After two seasons as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott was given his walking papers with the team wanting to go in another direction following a franchise-worst record of 17-65...

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Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘Perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Only a few years ago, Metta World Peace was sharing the basketball floor with Luke Walton in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Now, Walton may be coaching him from the sidelines next season if the Lakers chose to re-sign World…

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Lakers Rumors: DeMar DeRozan ‘Wants To Be In L.A.’ Next Season

The start of NBA free agency is still a few months away with teams being able to reach out to players on July 1...

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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…

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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…

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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...

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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...

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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…

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