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.
Nba Rumors: Phil Jackson ‘badly’ Wants Out Of New York, Eyeing Return To La?

NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson ‘Fully Intends’ To Finish Out Contract With Knicks

With Phil Jackson having the ability to opt out of his contract with the New York Knicks after this season, there’s been a lot of speculation that he might return to the Los Angeles Lakers in some capacity…
D’angelo Russell On Career Night: ‘i Don’t Play For Records Or Statistics’

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Explains Origin Of ‘Ice In My Veins’ Celebration

Back on March 1, 2016, D’Angelo Russell officially burst onto the NBA scene with the Los Angeles Lakers after a 39-point explosion against the Brooklyn Nets…
Lakers Gm Mitch Kupchak Doesn’t Anticipate Ivica Zubac Playing Much This Season

Luke Walton Calls Larry Nance Jr. ‘Most Impactful Player’ In Win Over 76ers

The losing streak has finally come to an end. The Los Angeles Lakers were able to snap their eight-game skid with a much-needed win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night with Larry Nance Jr. helping guide them to victory on the road…
Lakers Highlights: Los Angeles Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Lakers Highlights: Los Angeles Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

An eight-game losing streak has taken a toll on the Los Angeles Lakers after the team got out to an impressive 10-10 start to the 2016-17 NBA season…
Tarik Black Says Lakers ‘sacrifice For Each Other’ This Season

Lakers News: Tarik Black Considered ‘Questionable’ To Play Against 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers may get some much-needed help in the frontcourt on Friday night. Center Tarik Black, who has been nursing a sprained ankle, may be ready to get back on the floor with the Lakers facing the Philadelphia 76ers…
Kobe Bryant Calls Craig Sager ‘rare’ Reporter An Athlete Could Be Open With

Kobe Bryant Calls Craig Sager ‘Rare’ Reporter An Athlete Could Be Open With

During Kobe Bryant’s 20-year career in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had plenty of experience talking to reporters before, during and after games…
Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Lakers News: Metta World Peace’s ‘Ultimate Goal’ Is Coaching On The NBA Level

Before the 2016-17 NBA season got underway for the Los Angeles Lakers, Metta World Peace future with the team was up in the air…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: What Worries You Most About Team?

Luke Walton Says He’s ‘Always’ Going To ‘Stand Up’ For His Players After Being Fined

On Monday, Luke Walton was ejected from a game for the first time since taking over as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Gordon Hayward On Kobe’s Last Game: ‘a Lot Of Us Were In Shock’

Gordon Hayward ‘Quietly’ Reached Out To And Worked Out With Kobe Bryant

The last time Gordon Hayward saw Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the basketball court, the five-time NBA champion dropped 60 points on his beloved Utah Jazz in the 2015-16 season finale at the Staples Center…
Luke Walton Doesn’t Want Lakers Using Injuries As Excuse For Performance

Luke Walton Calls Out Lakers Players For Being ‘Mentally Soft’

The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost eight straight games. The seven-game road trip has started off poorly with Luke Walton’s squad dropping the first two away from the Staples Center…