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 Nation Roundtable: Which Veteran Is Most Likely To Be Traded?

Lakers News: Julius Randle ‘Not Sure’ If He’ll Play In NBA Summer League

Last year, the Los Angeles Lakers were thought to have one most talented young teams heading into the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas…
Draymond Green On Julius Randle: ‘going To Be A Force To Be Reckoned With’

Julius Randle On Luke Walton: ‘He’s A Perfect Fit For Us’

After only two years in the NBA, forward Julius Randle already needs to adjust to a new head coach. The Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with Byron Scott last month and were quickly able to find his successor in Luke Walton…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Which Veteran Is Most Likely To Be Traded?

Lakers News: Julius Randle Excited At Prospect of Playing For Luke Walton

After two seasons under head coach Byron Scott, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to make a change. The Lakers have parted ways with Scott and have hired his successor in Luke Walton who is expected to change the team’s style of play and philosophy moving forward…
Marcelo Huertas Urges D’angelo Russell To Be ‘humble’ On Path To Success

D’Angelo Russell Stars In ‘Challenge Your Status Quo’ BBVA Compass Commercial

Point guard D’Angelo Russell knows all about facing adversity after his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers…
Lakers Rumors: Brian Shaw Emerges As ‘prominent’ Candidate For Luke Walton’s Staff

Lakers Rumors: Brian Shaw Emerges As ‘Prominent’ Candidate For Luke Walton’s Staff

Once Luke Walton was hired as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers many wondered who would be on his coaching staff moving forward. It appears that one former NBA head coach and Lakers assistant under Phil Jackson has emerged as a candidate for Walton’s staff…
Lakers Executive Vp Jim Buss Responds To Magic Johnson’s Criticism

Jim Buss: Byron Scott Was Given ‘A Fair Amount Of Time’ As Lakers Coach

After two seasons as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott was given his walking papers with the team wanting to go in another direction following a franchise-worst record of 17-65…
Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Metta World Peace Says Luke Walton Is ‘Perfect’ For Lakers Coaching Job

Only a few years ago, Metta World Peace was sharing the basketball floor with Luke Walton in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Now, Walton may be coaching him from the sidelines next season if the Lakers chose to re-sign World Peace for another year…
Lakers Rumors: Demar Derozan ‘very Likely Candidate’ In Free Agency

Lakers Rumors: DeMar DeRozan ‘Wants To Be In L.A.’ Next Season

The start of NBA free agency is still a few months away with teams being able to reach out to players on July 1…
Ben Simmons On Snapchat: ‘you Can Catch Me On The Lakers Next Year’

Lakers Rumors: L.A. Determined To Trade Lottery Pick For Proven Star?

The Los Angeles Lakers are about two weeks away from learning their fate in the NBA Draft Lottery on May 17. The storied franchise has a top-three protected pick in the upcoming draft and will need things to go their during the draft lottery to retain their first-round selection…
Magic Johnson: Lakers Should Pursue Kevin Durant, Demar Derozan In Free Agency

Magic Johnson: Lakers Should Pursue Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be as aggressive as any team in the NBA in terms of pursuing free agents this summer. The storied franchise is hoping to bring in a few veteran free agents that can help right the ship and there will be plenty of options available come July 1…