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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TWITTER: Kobe Bryant On How He Deals With Critics

A few superstars in the NBA have had to deal with the criticism directed at Kobe Bryant over the course of his career. Not only have Kobe's critics been relentless, and at times quite brutal in their assessment of Bryant's…

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NBA Rumors: ‘Vast Majority’ In Kings Organization Favor DeMarcus Cousins Trade

Over the last few months, one of the biggest names on the NBA trading block has been All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins. The trade rumors have died down since the 2015 NBA Draft with the Sacramento Kings seemingly ready to move…

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Julius Randle: Christmas Day Matchup With Clippers ‘Bragging Rights Game’

As much as people want to claim there is no rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the four matchups between two teams is always something marked on the calendars of the players involved every season. This season…

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Kobe Bryant Responds To D’Angelo Russell’s Tweet About Tracy McGrady

Earlier this week, Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell sent out a tweet that created quite a buzz on Twitter. Russell claimed that Tracy McGrady may have been the greatest NBA player of all-time. An interesting position considering Russell will…

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Kobe Bryant ‘Would Love To Ride Off Into Sunset’ With Gold Medal

The 2015-16 NBA season is looking more and more likely to be Kobe Bryant's last in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar hasn't officially said he'll retire after the upcoming season, but all indications point to that being the…

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NBA News: JaVale McGee Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Mavericks

Last week, the rumors started to circulate about the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers being the frontrunners to sign veteran center, JaVale McGee. Although it was an intriguing option for Los Angeles, the Mavericks ended up landing the 27-year-old.…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Set To Face Timberwolves In 2015-16 Season Opener

After a forgettable 2014-15 NBA campaign, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to rebound in what may turn out to be Kobe Bryant's last season. The storied franchise will take on the division rival Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas Day…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Has Spoken With Multiple Laker Legends

Being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers is a humbling experience. Few top-tier college prospects have had the opportunity to be taken by the storied franchise over the past few decades due to the team's success. That has changed in…

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Michael Jordan: All-Time Bulls ‘Would’ve Killed’ All-Time Lakers

Shaquille O'Neal created quite a heated debate among basketball fans recently. Shaq claims a squad made up of the greatest Los Angeles Lakers including Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and himself would crush the best the Chicago…

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Michael Jordan: ‘I Absolutely Have High Regard For Kobe Bryant’

Kobe Bryant will enter his 20th season in the NBA in October and the end of his Hall of Fame-caliber career appears to be drawing near. Even after two decades in the league and on the verge of turning 37,…

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