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 Discusses How Soccer Has Influenced His Basketball Game

Byron Scott: Jordan Clarkson ‘Won’t Play Much’ Next Season Without Improved Defense

The 2015-16 NBA season has come to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant walking away from the game and a lot of concerns to be addressed heading into the offseason…
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Former Laker Lamar Odom Offered Spot On Baron Davis’ Drew League Squad

Back in October of last year, the Los Angeles Lakers were set to play a preseason game against the division rival Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas, Nevada before hearing some unfortunate news…
Lakers Rumors: Tom Thibodeau Wanted To Come To Los Angeles

Lakers Rumors: Tom Thibodeau Wanted To Come To Los Angeles

The best NBA head coaches available on the open market have begun the interview process with some already agreeing to terms with a new team. Arguably the most sought-after coach available, Tom Thibodeau, is now off the table and the Los Angeles Lakers may have missed a golden opportunity to start over with him at the helm…
Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants ‘greek Freak Day’ Like Kobe Bryant’s ‘mamba Day’

Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants ‘Greek Freak Day’ Like Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Day’

Kobe Bryant’s career in the NBA has officially come to an end after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant heads into retirement this summer after an incredible 60-point performance in his final game and about five months of a farewell tour around the league…
Kobe Bryant, Russell Westbrook, Lakers, Team USA

Russell Westbrook Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s 60-Point Game On Snapchat

Last week, Kobe Bryant finished his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers in dramatic fashion with the five-time NBA champion torching the Utah Jazz for 60 points at the Staples Center…
Knicks’ Phil Jackson Spoke With Luke Walton About Coaching Job

Knicks’ Phil Jackson Spoke With Luke Walton About Coaching Job

The coaching search has officially begun for many different teams around the NBA with the playoffs now underway…
Tnt’s ‘inside The Nba’ Reportedly Reached Out To Kobe Bryant With Job Offer

TNT’s ‘Inside The NBA’ Reportedly Reached Out To Kobe Bryant With Job Offer

One of Kobe Bryant’s conditions heading into retirement this week was immediately getting back to work the day after his final game with the Los Angeles Lakers…
Stan Van Gundy: Kobe Bryant Had ‘one Of The Great Careers Of All Time’

Stan Van Gundy: Kobe Bryant Had ‘One Of The Great Careers Of All Time’

With Kobe Bryant’s 20-year career in the NBA officially coming to an end this week, the Los Angeles Lakers will head into a different era without their face of the franchise leading the way…
Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen, Lakers, Celtics

Ray Allen On Kobe Bryant’s Retirement: ‘Always Have To Bow To The End Of An Era’

Future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant ended his 20-year NBA career this week in dramatic fashion with the Los Angeles Lakers superstar leading his team to victory over the Utah Jazz with an unforgettable 60-point performance at the Staples Center…
Kobe Bryant Wanted Competitive Edge Over Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant In 2012

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Predicts Kevin Durant Will Sign With L.A.

The most sought-after NBA free agent on the market this summer will be superstar Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant will have plenty suitors on the open market with the Los Angeles Lakers expected to be among the most aggressive teams pursuing the one-time NBA MVP…