Ryan Ward

Joined: Jan 15, 2026

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.

Sep 24, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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The Lakers star addressed an area that still needs improvement as the regular season approaches.

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) on the bench against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Reaves sees plenty of potential in one of the Lakers’ biggest offseason additions as the team prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick instructs his players during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

With the regular season approaching, Redick faces some tough decisions as he looks to put the finishing touches on his revamped Lakers squad.

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Walker Kessler (14) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ prized offseason addition remains sidelined as the NBA preseason winds down, with uncertainty surrounding his return ahead of the regular season.

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick during a time out against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Redick is experimenting on defense ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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The Lakers are eager to see their new defensive anchor in action as JJ Redick continues preparing his revamped roster for the regular season.

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) smiles on the bench during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The 24-year-old wing is starting to turn things around after a brutal end to last season, which led to speculation about his uncertain future with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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The Los Angeles Lakers make a move with two games left on their NBA preseason schedule.

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After missing three straight preseason games, the Lakers’ prized offseason addition remains sidelined, but JJ Redick is providing some clarity on his status ahead of the regular season.

Oct 8, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick in the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get the best of the Sacramento Kings once again, while also making the team's starting lineup and rotation that much more interesting.

Oct 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) smiles on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers will be shorthanded once again heading into their next preseason game on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Dec 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Former NBA player Robert Horry looks on before the in season tournament championship final between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

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With the Lakers facing some difficult roster decisions before the start of the NBA season, the seven-time champion believes he knows who the odd men out are in Los Angeles.

Ryan Ward

Joined: Jan 15, 2026

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