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 News: Luol Deng Says He’ll Lead Through His ‘work Ethic’

Lakers News: Luol Deng Says He’ll Lead Through His ‘Work Ethic’

At 31, Luol Deng will enter the 2016-17 NBA season playing for the fourth team of his career. Deng, the consummate professional, will start his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers looking to lead his younger teammates by example…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Which Veteran Is Most Likely To Be Traded?

Lakers News: Luke Walton Urges Anthony Brown To ‘Keep Shooting’

Anthony Brown is often the forgotten man on the roster among the young players for the Los Angeles Lakers…
Breaking: Yi Jianlian Asks Lakers To Be Released

BREAKING: Yi Jianlian Asks Lakers To Be Released

The Los Angeles Lakers need to cut down their roster to 15 players before Monday’s deadline at 5 p.m…
Lakers Teammates Calling Nick Young ‘bruce Bowen’ In Practice For His Defense

Lakers Teammates Calling Nick Young ‘Bruce Bowen’ In Practice For His Defense

A few months ago, Nick Young’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers seemed bleak. The consensus was Young would be waived or traded before the start of the 2016-17 NBA season, but now he’s become a significant role player on this team once again…
Kobe Bryant, Matt Barnes, Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers Rumors: Matt Barnes Says One Potential Free Agent To Seriously Consider LA

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise hasn’t been an appealing free agent destination for quite some time…
Larry Nance Jr: Lakers Don’t Want To Be In Lottery For ‘foreseeable Future’

Luke Walton Will Continue To Experiment With Lakers’ Starting Lineup

The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers appears to be anything but set in stone with the season opener only a few days away on Oct. 26…
Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Lakers Rumors: Metta World Peace An Assistant Coach If He Doesn’t Make The Cut?

It is coming down to the wire for the Los Angeles Lakers regarding setting their final roster ahead of the 2016-17 NBA season…
Video: Ivica Zubac Hits Sky Hook In Lakers’ Practice

Lakers Rookie Ivica Zubac Plans To Make The Skyhook His Signature Shot

Rookie Ivica Zubac is already a fan favorite amongst the Los Angeles Lakers faithful. The Croatian center has shown a versatile skill set on the court and a very likable personality off of it…
Nick Young Believes He Will Thrive In Luke Walton’s System, Environment

Nick Young Claims Byron Scott Didn’t Want Lakers To Shoot Threes

Nick Young and former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott didn’t exactly see eye-to-eye during their two years together…
Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Roster Cuts Coming Down To The Wire?

Only two preseason games remain on the schedule for the Los Angeles Lakers and 17 players are still on the team’s roster…