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.
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Lakers News: Jayson Tatum Reveals Sage Advice He Received From Kobe Bryant

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one of the few active players in the NBA that was able to learn some tricks…
Throwback Thursday: Kobe Bryant Behind The Scenes Footage With 2008 Olympic Team

Lakers News: Jayson Tatum Honored To Wear Kobe Bryant’s No. 10 For Team USA

A starstudded Team USA basketball squad is gearing up for what is bound to be another entertaining…

Lakers News: Preseason Schedule Released For 2021-22 Campaign

The 2020-21 NBA season has been over for quite some time for the Los Angeles Lakers after LeBron James…

Lakers News: Jason Kidd Reflects On ‘Incredible’ Time With LeBron James

After two years as assistant coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jason Kidd has predictably moved on…

Lakers Announce Extension Of Lease With Staples Center Through 2041

Ahead of the first playoff game for the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center since 2013, the team sent out a press release…
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Robert Horry Talks With Lakers Nation On Pepsi Partnership, Current Team, Favorite Memories & More

Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry spent some time with Lakers Nation recently to talk about the partnership…
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Lakers History: Rare Footage Of Kobe Bryant In High School

(Originally Published on August 17, 2014) Before Kobe Bryant was wearing purple…
Lakers News: Vlade Divac Almost Prevented Kobe Bryant Trade In 1996

Lakers History: Vlade Divac Claims He Started Flopping Because Of Shaquille O’Neal

(Republished from June 10, 2014) Flopping has become an unfortunate part of…
Lakers News: Luke Walton Praises “brilliant” Performance By D’angelo Russell

Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Talks Trade Rumors, Mindset Moving Forward

There have been a lot of trade rumors involving the Los Angeles Lakers the last few months with the team showing interest in acquiring Paul George before he was ultimately traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder…
Gm Rob Pelinka: Lakers Will Be ‘sacred’ About 2018 Salary Cap Space

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Says ‘Final Plan’ Is To Land Two Superstars

General manager Rob Pelinka and president of basketball operations, Magic Johnson, made it clear that this upcoming season is all about Lonzo Ball and developing the young talent of the Los Angeles Lakers…