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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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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Lakers ‘Anticipate’ Signing D’Angelo Russell In Time For Summer League

The Los Angeles Lakers went through their first practice in preparation for the NBA Summer League on Monday at the team's facility in El Segundo. Rookie guard D'Angelo Russell took part in the practice despite not having signed his contract…

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Jordan Clarkson On Julius Randle: ‘He’s A Monster With The Ball’

With the first NBA Summer League practice in the books, no player has received more high praise than Julius Randle. Although the former Kentucky star missed the majority of his first season in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have…

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D’Angelo Russell: Julius Randle A ‘Beast’ After First Summer League Practice

The Los Angeles Lakers held their first NBA Summer League practice on Monday afternoon at the team's practice facility in El Segundo. D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson all took part in the practice with last year's lottery pick…

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NBA Rumors: Robin Lopez Agrees To Four-Year, $54M Contract With Knicks

The New York Knicks were able to upgrade the frontcourt as they intended to do. The team may have not been able to draw the top-tier talent in free agency, but were able to acquire a solid veteran. According to…

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Lakers Rumors: Robin Lopez ‘Another Serious Consideration’ For L.A.

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be headed toward backup plans in NBA free agency with big-name players seemingly passing on the opportunity to play for the storied franchise. One player that will likely get a call from Los Angeles,…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Express Interest In Kosta Koufos

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge, but in all likelihood, they'll have to settle for options to upgrade the frontcourt. One of those options may be Kosta Koufos of the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Alex Kennedy…

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Lakers News: Ed Davis ‘Finalizing A Deal’ With The Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers have really struggled to get anything going in with free agents on the open market and in the process, seem to have let Ed Davis slip through their fingers. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation'…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. More Likely To Trade For David Lee Than DeMarcus Cousins

Before the NBA Draft and free agency, rumors began to surface about the Los Angeles Lakers being determined to acquire DeMarcus Cousins in a trade with the Sacramento Kings. Although the Kings denied any interest in wanting to send Cousins…

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