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.
Lakers Find Perfect Fit In Luke Walton

Kobe Bryant Weighs In On Luke Walton’s First Season With The Lakers

Kobe Bryant has now been retired for more than half a season and seems to be enjoying his time away from the game of basketball as well as embarking on his new career…
Nick Young, Lakers

Lakers News: Nick Young Talks About New Mentality, ‘Most Hated’ Clothing Line

After a forgettable second season under head coach Byron Scott and with all signs pointing to his release or a trade on the horizon, Nick Young’s time with the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be over last summer…
Lakers Rumors: Team Wants Next Head Coach To Be ‘recruiter-in-chief’

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Is It Time To Move On From Jim Buss And Mitch Kupchak?

With Jeanie Buss meeting with Magic Johnson this week to get his opinion on the direction of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, many have started to speculate whether the team president is ready to part ways with Jim Buss as the vice president of basketball operations…
Fantasy Basketball: Things To Consider When Hitting The Waiver Wire

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Hopes D’Angelo Russell Steps Into ‘Leadership Role’

Before the Los Angeles Lakers took on the visiting Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night at Staples Center, news surfaced of…
Lakers News: Kareem Abdul-jabbar To Receive Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Lakers Rebuilding Can Be ‘A Long Process’ Without Luck

After decades of success with multiple superstars leading the way, the Los Angeles Lakers are no longer a perennial title contender in the Western Conference…
Kobe Bryant Gives Lakers Fans One Last Unforgettable Performance

Lakers News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says ‘There Will Be More Players’ Like Kobe Bryant

Last April, Kobe Bryant ended his NBA career on a high note…
Lakers Nation Podcast: Breaking Down Win Over Thunder, Nick Young’s Game-winner

Luke Walton On Loss To Clippers: ‘I Expect More’ From This Lakers Squad

After seemingly starting to turn things back around with three straight wins at home, the Los Angeles Lakers have been brought back down to earth once again…
Video: Ivica Zubac Hits Sky Hook In Lakers’ Practice

Lakers’ Ivica Zubac Making The Most Of His Opportunities During Rookie Season

Heading into the 2016 NBA Draft, the sole focus for the Los Angeles Lakers was the No. 2 overall pick…
D’angelo Russell’s Value To Lakers Has Never Been Clearer

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Shoulders Blame For 40-Point Loss Against Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers were absolutely crushed by the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night…
Luke Walton Doesn’t Want Lakers Using Injuries As Excuse For Performance

Lakers Coach Luke Walton ‘A Little Heartbroken’ Over Hometown Chargers Moving To LA

The city of Los Angeles officially has second NFL team. An NFL franchise will move to Los Angeles for the second straight year with the San Diego Chargers joining the Los Angeles Rams…