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.
Phil Handy, Lakers

Phil Handy Bids Farewell & Shows Love To Lakers Fans

After a forgettable 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers brass decided to shake things up by parting ways…
Lakers News: Paul George Talks About Idolizing Kobe Bryant

Lakers News: Paul George Opens Up About Kobe Bryant Calling Him After Gruesome Injury

Before suffering a devastating and gruesome injury while playing for Team USA in an exhibition game…
Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers News: West Virginia University Honoring Jerry West

Few players in the NBA’s history have had more of an impact on the game, both on and off the basketball court…
LeBron James, Lakers

Kenny Smith Believes LeBron James Will Finish NBA Career With Lakers

Once the 2023-23 NBA season officially ended for the Los Angeles Lakers, with the storied franchise falling…
LeBron James, Bronny James, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Says Playing With Bronny Will Be ‘Surreal’

After getting perhaps the biggest steal in the 2024 NBA Draft with Dalton Knecht in the first round…
Michael Cooper, Lakers

Lakers News: Michael Cooper Wishes Kobe Bryant Could Be At His Jersey Retirement

After years of waiting and hoping for a chance to make the Basketball Hall of Fame and to have his No. 21…
Nick Van Exel, Gary Payton, Lakers, SuperSonics

Nick Van Exel Excited For Bronny James To Wear His Jersey Number With Lakers

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers came into the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft owning the No. 55 overall…
Austin Reaves, Lakers

Lakers Video: Austin Reaves Believes JJ Redick Is A ‘Basketball Genius’

A few days ago, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly decided on Darvin Ham’s successor…
JJ Redick, Lakers

Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick Contract Details

After seemingly an endless stream of speculation on a daily basis since the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways…
Dan Hurley, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Previously Shared Praise For Dan Hurley

Over the past few months, it has seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Los Angeles Lakers would ultimately hire…