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.
Russell Westbrook, Lakers

Lakers News: L.A. Declined Russell Westbrook, John Wall Trade For One Reason

Although there were a lot of rumors floating around heading toward Thursday’s NBA trade deadline…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Will ‘Collaborate’ With Rob Pelinka Before NBA Trade Deadline

After a flurry of moves during the NBA offseason to right the ship for the Los Angeles Lakers…
Kobe Bryant in an All-Star Game

Lakers News: NBA Unveils Kobe Bryant Trophy For All-Star Game MVP

The 2022 NBA All-Star Game is only a few weeks away, with some of the brightest stars from around the league…
David Fizdale, Lakers

Lakers News: Assistant Coach David Fizdale Enters NBA Health & Safety Protocols

The Los Angeles Lakers may have won two straight games and could be starting to turn the corner in a rough season…
Talen Horton-Tucker, Lakers

Lakers News: Talen Horton-Tucker Enters NBA’s Health And Safety Protocols

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt another blow on Tuesday ahead of their three-game road trip…
Jerry Rice, GOAT Fuel

Jerry Rice Talks With Lakers Nation About G.O.A.T. Fuel Partnership, NFL & More

Few professional athletes have been able to accomplish what San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice was able to do during…
LeBron James, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Ruled Out Against Kings After Being Placed In Health & Safety Protocols

The Los Angeles Lakers just haven’t had any luck keeping their team healthy and on the floor this season…
Staples Center, Lakers

Lakers News: Staples Center To Be Renamed Crypto.com Arena

Back in 1999, the Los Angeles Lakers officially moved from The Forum to a brand new arena called Staples Center…
Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lakers

Pau Gasol Discusses ‘Honor’ Of Playing Alongside Kobe Bryant & Other Lakers Teammates

Los Angeles Lakers legend Pau Gasol decided to end his playing career back in October and during the process of coming to…
Pau Gasol, Phil Jackson, Lakers

Pau Gasol Opens Up On Profound Impact Of Phil Jackson While With Lakers

Ahead of the release of his docuseries Pau Gasol: It’s About the Journey, the Los Angeles Lakers legend…