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.

Mar 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Injuries

On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in what will be the first of the final 10 road games of

Mar 4, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers will target superstar big man Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, but there may be some major roadblocks ahead.

Mar 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward LeBron James (23) rebound the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

News

Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic needs to be careful in the final stretch of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Mar 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77), guard Austin Reaves (15) and guard Marcus Smart (36) react against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

News

Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart is making an impact that will be crucial to the team's success in the final months of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Mar 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

News

Another hot take has surfaced about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James compared to two NBA legends of the past.

Nov 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter during recognition for the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series victory at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

News

The Los Angeles Lakers' new ownership continues to make moves in order to reshape the team's front office.

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) with head coach JJ Redick against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shares his thoughts on the heated exchange with superstar Luka Doncic.

Mar 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images

Rumors

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has yet to make his decision on his future, but it might not be much longer before he does.

Jan 6, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) talks to Head Coach JJ Redick against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

News

A video recently surfaced of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick and superstar Luka Doncic seemingly having an argument on the bench during a game, which was addressed by ESPN's Dave McMenamin.