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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INSTAGRAM: Jordan Clarkson Continues Off-Season Work With Pure Sweat’s Drew Hanlen

Last season was forgettable to say the least for the Los Angeles Lakers. The storied franchise finished the year with only 21 wins and hoping they'd be able to hold onto their lottery pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Although…

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Jordan Clarkson Will Play In Summer League With Intention To Improve

The Los Angeles Lakers got a diamond in the rough during the 2014 NBA Draft last year after informing the Washington Wizards to select guard Jordan Clarkson out of Missouri following the purchase the 46th pick. Clarkson didn't get a…

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Mitch Kupchak Believes Lakers Can ‘Contend’ For Playoff Spot Next Season

Coming into the NBA free agency period last week, the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping to land one of the many prominent frontcourt players on the open market after drafting guard D'Angelo Russell last month. -- Have you seen the…

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Lakers News: Anthony Brown Signs Multi-Year Deal With L.A.

With Las Vegas Summer League approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are working on signing players from the NBA Draft and free agency. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case? -- According to the following press release from the…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will ‘Probably’ Shift To Small Forward

With the Los Angeles Lakers drafting D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson emerging as a potential star in the making last season, there's been a lot of debate about Kobe Bryant's position heading into next season. -- Have you seen the…

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NBA News: Jeremy Lin Agrees To Sign With Charlotte Hornets

After one season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeremy Lin hit the NBA free agent market with some interest around the league. Although no longer considered a hot commodity, Lin would ultimately find a new home or at the very…

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D’Angelo Russell Says Julius Randle ‘Makes It Easier For Everyone’

The Los Angeles Lakers are only days away from taking the basketball floor for the first time since drafting rookie D'Angelo Russell. The team held their third practice in preparation for the NBA Summer League on Wednesday with Julius Randle…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Still In Trade Talks With Cavs For Brendan Haywood

The Los Angeles Lakers may have struck out this summer in terms of landing a big name in NBA free agency, but the team remains active on the trade market. Agreeing to acquire Roy Hibbert from the Indiana Pacers may…

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Lakers News: Tarik Black Feels ‘Much More Comfortable’ This Season

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers finished the year with only 21 wins and only hope to hold onto their lottery pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Fortunately, along with securing the second overall pick to draft D'Angelo Russell, the…

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NBA Rumors: Wesley Johnson Agrees To Sign With Clippers

Another former member of the Los Angeles Lakers has decided to take his talents across the hall at the Staples Center. Wesley Johnson has played for the Lakers for two consecutive seasons and now will leave the team in free…

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