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.
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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan On NBA’s All-Time Scoring List

Back on Dec. 14, 2014, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant made NBA history in a game on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Byron Scott, Lakers, LeBron James

Byron Scott Joked He Wanted An Extension If Lakers Drafted Kristaps Porzingis

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers got another look at what they passed up on during the 2015 NBA Draft…
Larry Nance Jr: Lakers Don’t Want To Be In Lottery For ‘foreseeable Future’

Lakers News: Julius Randle Respects Luke Walton For Backing Up His Players

Monday’s game against the Sacramento Kings got ugly. Not only did the team lose a seventh straight game, commit 20 turnovers, and continue struggling defense, but Luke Walton was ejected for the first time as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Luke Walton Doesn’t Want Lakers Using Injuries As Excuse For Performance

Lakers News: Luke Walton Says Team ‘Gave Up’ For The First Time This Season

The promising start to the 2016-17 NBA season has come to an end. The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost eight straight games after falling to the division rival Sacramento Kings on Monday…
Game Recap: Lakers Pull Away In Second Half Against Hawks

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Has Win Projection Changed Since Beginning Of The Season?

After an impressive start to the 2016-17 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have started to hit a few bumps in the road due to injuries…
Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Metta World Peace: Lakers Head Coach Luke Walton Will Be A ‘Hall Of Famer’

Luke Walton has already made an impression in his short time as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Lakers News And Rumors Recap: D’angelo Russell’s Status Vs. Thunder Remains Uncertain

Lakers Injury Update: D’Angelo Russell ‘Expected’ To Play Against Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers may get a significant boost in the backcourt tonight against the New York Knicks…
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Lakers News: Nick Young Considered ‘Questionable’ Against Knicks

Back on Nov. 29, Nick Young went down with an apparent Achilles injury in the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans…
Tarik Black Says Lakers ‘sacrifice For Each Other’ This Season

Lakers Injury Update: Tarik Black Ruled Out Against Suns

After four consecutive losses, the Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to bounce back on Friday playing host to the visiting Phoenix Suns at the Staples Center…
Five Things For Lakers Fans To Be Thankful For On Thanksgiving

Former Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni Says Nick Young Has ‘Unbelievable Talent’

Before the Los Angeles Lakers were crushed by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Nick Young talked about his relationship with his former head coach, Mike D’Antoni…