Ryan Ward
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Lakers reporter: Sports Illustrated - NBA/NFL Journalist for Essentially Sports - Jello Jigglin Podcast: Bleav Network - LA Native, UK Born
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Los Angeles Lakers On SI - Sports Illustrated
In-Depth Rumors News, & Analysis For The NBA's Premiere Franchise Wall-to-wall coverage for all things Los Angeles Lakers, including the draft, free agency, trade chatter, game breakdowns, G League no...
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Spoke to #Lakers forward Drew Timme for @LakersOnSI recently about his role with the team, playing alongside LeBron James & Luka Doncic, viral moment and adjusting the #NBA game:
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Drew Timme Talks Lakers Role, Viral Moment, LeBron & Luka and Adjusting to the NBA
Los Angeles Lakers big man Drew Timme recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about what his experience has been like with the storied franchise during the 2025-
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February 6, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Spoke to #Lakers forward Drew Timme for @LakersOnSI recently about his role with the team, playing alongside LeBron James & Luka Doncic, viral moment and adjusting the #NBA game:
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#Lakers may have an intriguing trade target ahead of the #NBA trade deadline:
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Lakers Linked to $25M Guard Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, with the Los Angeles Lakers likely continuing to look for potential deals to improve the roster for the rest
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February 5, 2026 at 3:21 AM
#Lakers may have an intriguing trade target ahead of the #NBA trade deadline:
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What the #Lakers actually NEED at the #NBA trade deadline and what they DON'T:
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What the Lakers Actually Need at the Trade Deadline — And What They Don't
The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner with the Los Angeles Lakers weighing their options before the buzzer sounds on Thurs. Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. PST.
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February 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
What the #Lakers actually NEED at the #NBA trade deadline and what they DON'T:
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BIG NEWS: I will be joining Sports Illustrated to take over the Lakers On SI page! Excited to get things rolling!!
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Los Angeles Lakers On SI - Sports Illustrated
In-Depth Rumors News, & Analysis For The NBA's Premiere Franchise Wall-to-wall coverage for all things Los Angeles Lakers, including the draft, free agency, trade chatter, game breakdowns, G League no...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
BIG NEWS: I will be joining Sports Illustrated to take over the Lakers On SI page! Excited to get things rolling!!
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Sources: Hawks have resisted including Zaccharie Risacher and the Pelicans’ 2026 pick in Anthony Davis talks.
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
NBA Intel: Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter Jr, Ivica Zubac, Pacers, Cavs, Nets, Celtics, Wolves
One month ahead of the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Michael Porter, Ivica Zubac, and more
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January 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Sources: Hawks have resisted including Zaccharie Risacher and the Pelicans’ 2026 pick in Anthony Davis talks.
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
Reporting on teams interested in Trae Young, Ivica Zubac’s trade market, Pacers targets, Cavs, Nets, and Celtics intel on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...
Spoke with Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black for @essentiallysports.bsky.social earlier this week about the NBA Cup, #Magic squad, Desmond Bane, trash talking in the #NBA and much more
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Anthony Black Talks NBA Cup, Magic, Desmond Bane, Trash Talking & Much More [Exclusive]
Orlando Magic star, Anthony Black, sat down for an exclusive chat with EssentiallySports ahead of the Magic's NBA Cup game in Vegas.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Spoke with Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black for @essentiallysports.bsky.social earlier this week about the NBA Cup, #Magic squad, Desmond Bane, trash talking in the #NBA and much more
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Spoke w/ #Warriors legend Tim Hardaway in a wide-ranging interview for @essentiallysports.bsky.social, talked several #NBA topics: Run TMC vs. Splash Brothers, state of the NBA's young players, Chris Paul, LeBron James, Killer Crossover book & much more:
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Exclusive: Tim Hardaway Talks 'Run TMC' Warriors, Killer Crossover Book, State of the NBA & Much More
Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors legend Tim Hardaway Sr. spoke with EssentiallySports on several different NBA topics.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Spoke w/ #Warriors legend Tim Hardaway in a wide-ranging interview for @essentiallysports.bsky.social, talked several #NBA topics: Run TMC vs. Splash Brothers, state of the NBA's young players, Chris Paul, LeBron James, Killer Crossover book & much more:
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Spoke with #Suns guard Jordan Goodwin earlier this week in a wide-ranging interview for @essentiallysports.bsky.social, where we talked about several different topics, including playing for the #Lakers alongside rising star Austin Reaves:
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December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Spoke with #Suns guard Jordan Goodwin earlier this week in a wide-ranging interview for @essentiallysports.bsky.social, where we talked about several different topics, including playing for the #Lakers alongside rising star Austin Reaves:
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Interviewed former #NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire for Essentially Sports - Talked #Knicks, GOAT debate, Kobe, Luka trade, Carmelo, LeBron/Nash pod, partnership w/ Grab1 & much more!
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Exclusive: Amar’e Stoudemire on Knicks’ Playoffs Chances, LeBron James’ Podcast & the NBA GOAT
In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, former Suns and Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire gave his insights on modern NBA and more.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Interviewed former #NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire for Essentially Sports - Talked #Knicks, GOAT debate, Kobe, Luka trade, Carmelo, LeBron/Nash pod, partnership w/ Grab1 & much more!
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Does LeBron want the #Lakers to trade him? via @bleavnetwork.bsky.social
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June 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Does LeBron want the #Lakers to trade him? via @bleavnetwork.bsky.social
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NEW POD: Reaction to #Lakers set to be SOLD for $10B and what it might mean for the immediate future of the franchise via @bleavnetwork.bsky.social
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June 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
NEW POD: Reaction to #Lakers set to be SOLD for $10B and what it might mean for the immediate future of the franchise via @bleavnetwork.bsky.social
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You know what makes for a good movie? Quite a bit, BUT one aspect I just realized that has been there all along is that as soon as the movie is over, you chase the feeling you got. It doesn't happen much, but when it does, it's profound. Love sports, but movies are right up there!
June 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
You know what makes for a good movie? Quite a bit, BUT one aspect I just realized that has been there all along is that as soon as the movie is over, you chase the feeling you got. It doesn't happen much, but when it does, it's profound. Love sports, but movies are right up there!
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June 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Lakers Targeting Walker Kessler on NBA Trade Market?
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June 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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May 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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May 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
#Timberwolves vs. #Warriors on #Underdog - Sign up & deposit using code RYANWARDLA to receive up to $1K in bonus cash + a FREE pick!
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OKC's Sam Presti earns NBA Basketball Executive of the Year... Lakers GM Rob Pelinka got one first-place vote and finished behind Lawrence Frank (Clippers), Rafael Stone (Rockets), Trajan Langdon (Pistons), Koby Altman (Cavs) and Presti
May 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
OKC's Sam Presti earns NBA Basketball Executive of the Year... Lakers GM Rob Pelinka got one first-place vote and finished behind Lawrence Frank (Clippers), Rafael Stone (Rockets), Trajan Langdon (Pistons), Koby Altman (Cavs) and Presti
Kenny Atkinson wins NBA Coach of the Year — Lakers HC JJ Redick received five third-places votes, finishing sixth
May 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Kenny Atkinson wins NBA Coach of the Year — Lakers HC JJ Redick received five third-places votes, finishing sixth
Jaxson Hayes heads to the bench, DFS gets the start for Game 5
May 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Jaxson Hayes heads to the bench, DFS gets the start for Game 5
And here it is... Kleber officially CLEARED to play:
Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Minnesota.
Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Minnesota.
May 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
And here it is... Kleber officially CLEARED to play:
Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Minnesota.
Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Minnesota.
Lakers guard Austin Reaves received three first-place votes and finished fifth in the overall voting for NBA Most Improved Player
April 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Lakers guard Austin Reaves received three first-place votes and finished fifth in the overall voting for NBA Most Improved Player