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.
Preseason Recap: Lakers Surge Past Nuggets In Fourth To Win 124-115

Lakers News: Luke Walton Makes Comparison Between D’Angelo Russell, Stephen Curry

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into their sixth preseason game on Saturday against a familiar opponent for new head coach Luke Walton…
Luke Walton’s System Helped Draw Luol Deng To The Lakers

Luke Walton’s System Helped Draw Luol Deng To The Lakers

Luol Deng was one of the significant free agent signings for the Los Angeles Lakers this past summer. Although Deng isn’t a superstar or a player that drastically changes the direction of the team, the journeyman is a solid addition to a young team needing some veteran guidance and leadership in the locker room…
Luke Walton To Lakers’ Open Shooters: ‘i Want You To Shoot It’

Luke Walton To Lakers’ Open Shooters: ‘I Want You To Shoot It’

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a solid start under new head coach Luke Walton. The squad is motivated and having fun out on the basketball court with the team winning two of the three games played in the preseason…
D’angelo Russell On Career Night: ‘i Don’t Play For Records Or Statistics’

D’Angelo Russell Going With ‘Business-Like Approach’ Heading Into Second Season

D’Angelo Russell continues to take strides in improving his all-around game…
Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. (knee) Questionable Against Pistons

Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. ‘More Comfortable’ Heading Into Second Season In L.A.

Larry Nance Jr. is heading into his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers after an impressive showing in his rookie campaign…
Marcelo Huertas Urges D’angelo Russell To Be ‘humble’ On Path To Success

Lakers News: Luke Walton Says D’Angelo Russell Can ‘Average 20 Points A Game’

D’Angelo Russell got off to a rocky start in the preseason. Russell scored only four points in the win over the Sacramento Kings earlier this week and admitted his performance was ‘average…
Anthony Davis, Kobe Bryant, Lakers

Anthony Davis Credits Kobe Bryant For Helping Him Get Out Of His ‘Comfort Zone’

Kobe Bryant was never a player that would shy away from telling teammates what they needed to hear. Bryant was comfortable making others uncomfortable if he knew it would ultimately make the Los Angeles Lakers a better team…
Lakers Rumors: Brian Shaw Emerges As ‘prominent’ Candidate For Luke Walton’s Staff

Brian Shaw Opens Up About Being Passed Over For Lakers Coaching Job In 2011

Back in 2011, Phil Jackson’s coaching career in the NBA came to an end. The iconic coach stepped away after having guided the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to a total of 11 NBA titles…
Kobe Bryant Gives Lakers Fans One Last Unforgettable Performance

Magic Johnson: Lakers Young Core Knows It’s Their Team Now In Post-Kobe Era

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering unfamiliar territory. An uncertain future lies ahead for the storied NBA franchise as they embark on the first season without Kobe Bryant in two decades…
Lakers Summer League Preview: A New Beginning

Jeanie Buss Believes Lakers Coach Luke Walton ‘Is The Right Person For The Job’

Luke Walton’s career as a head coach in the NBA has gotten off to a good start…