Ryan Ward is an NBA journalist and a credentialed reporter with more than 15 years of experience covering the league and the Los Angeles Lakers. He has written for ClutchPoints, Lakers Nation, Heavy, Rotowire and EssentiallySports. Ryan also produces a podcast and video content focused on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA at large.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic finally provides some insight on his recovery process and the difficulty of being stuck on the sideline.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is finding it tough to get back to form since returning from an oblique strain that kept him sidelined for a month.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is getting some criticism from an unexpected WWE Hall of Famer during the second round of the NBA playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder players were shocked when they saw how gruesome Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt's finger injury actually was in Game 1.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson reveals what he believes will be an issue to avoid for his former team against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The Los Angeles Lakers have an incredibly tough task ahead against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs, but there's a path to a series upset for LeBron James and company.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic continues to try to work his way back from a Grade 2 hamstring strain ahead of the second-round clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart has a tough task ahead of him to contain reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Rui Hachimura is shooting at a historic level for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs, putting his name in the record books with a stunning run from beyond the arc.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick knows his team has an incredible tough challenge ahead against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers veteran center Deandre Ayton stepped up in a big way during the first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets and his teammates took notice.
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