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.
Baron Davis Says Kobe Bryant ‘kicked My Butt’ One-on-one At Ucla

Baron Davis Says Kobe Bryant ‘Kicked My Butt’ One-On-One At UCLA

With Kobe Bryant retirement from the NBA earlier this month, all sorts of stories and unforgettable memories involving the former Los Angeles Lakers superstar have started to surface…
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Kevin Ollie On Kevin Durant’s Future: ‘Oklahoma City Is Something Dear To His Heart’

Once the 2015-16 NBA season officially comes to an end for all 30 teams in the league, all eyes will be on superstar Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder…
Tyronn Lue Compares Lebron James To Former Lakers Teammate Shaquille O’neal

Tyronn Lue Compares LeBron James To Former Lakers Teammate Shaquille O’Neal

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O’Neal was without a doubt one of the most unstoppable forces in NBA history. Shaq’s size, strength, and quickness posed serious problems for opponents with the only alternative being to foul him and foul him hard.
Lou Williams Says Jamal Crawford’s Face Should Be On Nba’s Sixth Man Trophy

Lou Williams Says Jamal Crawford’s Face Should Be On NBA’s Sixth Man Trophy

As expected, veteran guard Jamal Crawford of the Los Angeles Clippers was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year for the third time earlier this week…
Lakers Rumors: Scott Brooks Interested In Potential Head Coach Opening

Lakers Rumors: Scott Brooks Was ‘Intrigued’ By Potential Job Opening In L.A.

After winning a franchise-worst 17 games during the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers may make a change at head coach before next season…
Kobe Bryant Discusses How Soccer Has Influenced His Basketball Game

Byron Scott: Jordan Clarkson ‘Won’t Play Much’ Next Season Without Improved Defense

The 2015-16 NBA season has come to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant walking away from the game and a lot of concerns to be addressed heading into the offseason…
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Former Laker Lamar Odom Offered Spot On Baron Davis’ Drew League Squad

Back in October of last year, the Los Angeles Lakers were set to play a preseason game against the division rival Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas, Nevada before hearing some unfortunate news…
Lakers Rumors: Tom Thibodeau Wanted To Come To Los Angeles

Lakers Rumors: Tom Thibodeau Wanted To Come To Los Angeles

The best NBA head coaches available on the open market have begun the interview process with some already agreeing to terms with a new team. Arguably the most sought-after coach available, Tom Thibodeau, is now off the table and the Los Angeles Lakers may have missed a golden opportunity to start over with him at the helm…
Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants ‘greek Freak Day’ Like Kobe Bryant’s ‘mamba Day’

Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants ‘Greek Freak Day’ Like Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Day’

Kobe Bryant’s career in the NBA has officially come to an end after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant heads into retirement this summer after an incredible 60-point performance in his final game and about five months of a farewell tour around the league…
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Russell Westbrook Reacts To Kobe Bryant’s 60-Point Game On Snapchat

Last week, Kobe Bryant finished his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers in dramatic fashion with the five-time NBA champion torching the Utah Jazz for 60 points at the Staples Center…