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.
D’angelo Russell’s Value To Lakers Has Never Been Clearer

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Listed As ‘Questionable’ Against Nuggets

Second-year point guard D’Angelo Russell of the Los Angeles Lakers appears to be nearing his return…
Byron Scott Has Not Spoken To D’angelo Russell, Julius Randle About Benching

Lakers News: Byron Scott Says D’Angelo Russell Still Has ‘A Lot Of Growing Up To Do’

D’Angelo Russell’s maturity has seemingly been an issue ever since he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft…
Game Recap: Lakers Turnovers Lead To Blowout Loss Vs. Wizards

Former Head Coach Byron Scott Says Lakers’ Defensive Issues ‘Still The Same’

During his two-year stint as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott led the team to two of the worst seasons in franchise history…
Nba Rumors: Dwyane Wade Ready To Leave Bulls After One Season?

NBA Rumors: Dwyane Wade Ready To Leave Bulls After One Season?

Other than superstar Kevin Durant deciding to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder to join Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors, one of the biggest surprise moves during the NBA offseason was Dwyane Wade choosing to part ways with the Miami Heat…
D’angelo Russell’s Value To Lakers Has Never Been Clearer

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Claims Injuries ‘Not That Serious’

During his sophomore campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, point guard D’Angelo Russell has experienced some extreme highs and lows…
Lakers Highlights: Los Angeles Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

D’Angelo Russell Says ‘Little Things’ Have Prevented Lakers From Reaching Potential

The franchise-worst 49-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday has resulted in the Los Angeles Lakers hitting a serious low point in the 2016-17 NBA season…
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Believes Jim Buss ‘should Just Be The Owner’

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Names His Mount Rushmore Of NBA Coaches

Magic Johnson is without a doubt one of the greatest players in NBA history…
Lakers Video: D’angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram Reiterate Luke Walton’s Excitement In Practice

Luke Walton Says Lakers Young Core Has ‘Potential’ To Be NBA All-Stars

The future appears to be bright for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise with some very talented young players leading the way in the post-Kobe Bryant era…
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Kobe Bryant: NBA Fans Be Ready For ‘Intense’ Russell Westbrook After All-Star Starter Snub

It would be safe to say that there will never be another Kobe Bryant. The former Los Angeles Lakers superstar was one of a kind with his relentless pursuit of greatness…
Kobe Bryant Is Receiving Film Advice From Steven Spielberg Among Others

Kobe Bryant Offers Guidance To Lakers Brass: ‘I’m Always A Phone Call Away’

Following the meeting between Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson earlier this week, the speculation has run rampant about potential changes on the horizon for the storied franchise…