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Ryan Ward is a veteran sportswriter who has covered the NBA and NFL for over a decade. Along with numerous exclusive interviews with professional athletes, Ward has been credentialed by the Los Angeles Lakers since 2011.
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NBA

The NBA Will Reportedly Be Investigating The Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at American Airlines Center on December 7, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. The Nets won 102-99. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Sports

Kyle Kuzma Hints At Free Agency Plans This Summer

Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on February 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

1 Notable AFC Team Is Reportedly Looking To Move Up In Draft

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the Dallas Cowboys' 56th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Fans React To What Jets GM Said About Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Fans React To Today's Steven Adam's Announcement

Steven Adams #4 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on prior to the game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on December 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Former First-Round QB Reportedly Has An Offer From Lions

A detailed view of a Detroit Lions helmet prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

New Lions WR Makes A Telling Statement About The Team

A detailed view of a Detroit Lions helmet prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Charles Barkley Declares 1 NBA Player As The 'King Of L.A.'

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley speaks during a get out the vote campaign rally for democratic Senatorial candidate Doug Jones on December 11, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. Jones is facing off against Republican Roy Moore in tomorrow's special election for the U.S. Senate. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Fans React To Unbelievable Ticket Prices For Kings, Warriors Game

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center on November 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

First Video Emerges Of Trey Lance Throwing Football After Injury

Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers during warmups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Fans React To Today's Zion Williamson Announcement

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on April 28, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Fans React To New Photos Of Jets Coach Looking Ripped

Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Has A Message For Mark Cuban This Offseason

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reacts during a timeout in the game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center on March 22, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. ( Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Chris Russo Reacts To NBA's New Minimum Games Rule For Awards

Chris Russo attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVII on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Former NFL GM Calls 1 QB Prospect's Market 'Over-Inflated'

NFL Network sign Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Nick Wright Says Lakers Need To Avoid 1 Playoff Scenario

Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers react from the bench during a 125-118 LA Clippers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Sports

Former Teammate Makes His Thoughts Clear On Baker Mayfield

NFL player Baker Mayfield follows the pairing of Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Keegan Bradley of the United States during day three of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club on March 24, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Fans React To Today's Maverick's Protest Ruling

A general view of the Dallas Mavericks logo on the court during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on May 24, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

The Panthers Are Signing A Former Dolphins Safety

Carolina Panthers helmets are seen prior to the game against Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Rams Player Declares His 'Greatest Football Player Of All-Time'

A Los Angeles Rams helmet is shown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Fans React To Former NBA Star's Arrest

The NBA logo is shown on the game ball during the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards on March 3, 2004 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Shannon Sharpe Has Some Harsh Words For Cam Newton

Shannon Sharpe attends Netflix's special screening of "The Redeem Team" at TUDUM Theater on September 22, 2022 in Hollywood, California. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Insider Reveals The Holdup In The Aaron Rodgers Trade

Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Nuggets Coach Had 1 Word To Describe Team After Blowout Loss

Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 19, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Cam Newton Reveals A New Role He Would Accept In The NFL

Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

The Patriots Are Reportedly 'Intrigued' By 1 Draft Prospect

A view of New England Patriots helmets on the bench during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

NFL Analyst Has A Draft Suggestion For The Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers helmets on the bench prior to the start of the NFL preseason game the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL

Chris Mortensen Says He Is 'Hearing' Panthers' Choice At No. 1

Analyst Chris Mortensen watches action prior to an Alliance of American Football game between the Birmingham Iron and the Salt Lake Stallions at Legion Field on February 16, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Mark Cuban Has A Strong Belief About Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks on prior to the start of the game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on December 03, 2022 in New York City NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Makes A Bold Knicks Playoff Prediction

Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins attend the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after being called for a technical foul against the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at American Airlines Center on December 7, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. The Nets won 102-99.
NBA

The NBA Will Reportedly Be Investigating The Dallas Mavericks

  At this point of the NBA regular season, teams are either preparing to keep their squa... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards dribbles against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on February 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Sports

Kyle Kuzma Hints At Free Agency Plans This Summer

  The 2022-23 NBA season was a disaster for the lowly Washington Wizards, with the team... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the Dallas Cowboys' 56th overall pick during round two of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 29, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NFL

1 Notable AFC Team Is Reportedly Looking To Move Up In Draft

  The Buffalo Bills are one of the best all-around teams in the NFL right now, with Josh... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

Fans React To What Jets GM Said About Aaron Rodgers

  The New York Jets have become one of the most talked about teams in the NFL during the... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Steven Adams #4 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on prior to the game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on December 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Fans React To Today's Steven Adam's Announcement

  The Memphis Grizzlies are playoff bound once again this season, even after all the dra... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
A detailed view of a Detroit Lions helmet prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16.
NFL

Former First-Round QB Reportedly Has An Offer From Lions

  The Detroit Lions are a team with a potentially bright future ahead under head coach D... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
A detailed view of a Detroit Lions helmet prior to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16.
NFL

New Lions WR Makes A Telling Statement About The Team

  The Detroit Lions are coming off one of the franchise's best seasons in recent memory,... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley speaks during a get out the vote campaign rally for democratic Senatorial candidate Doug Jones on December 11, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. Jones is facing off against Republican Roy Moore in tomorrow's special election for the U.S. Senate.
NBA

Charles Barkley Declares 1 NBA Player As The 'King Of L.A.'

  The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers went head-to-head on Wednesday in the... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Davion Mitchell #15 of the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center on November 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Fans React To Unbelievable Ticket Prices For Kings, Warriors Game

  Ticket prices in professional sports, in general, have skyrocketed over the past few y... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers during warmups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

First Video Emerges Of Trey Lance Throwing Football After Injury

  The San Francisco 49ers are one of the best all-around teams in the NFL right now, wit... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Smoothie King Center on April 28, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
NBA

Fans React To Today's Zion Williamson Announcement

  One of the most exciting players in the NBA today is, without a doubt, Zion Williamson... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on during the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL

Fans React To New Photos Of Jets Coach Looking Ripped

  If the New York Jets end up making the blockbuster trade for superstar quarterback Aar... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reacts during a timeout in the game against the Golden State Warriors at American Airlines Center on March 22, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Has A Message For Mark Cuban This Offseason

  The Dallas Mavericks are limping their way to the end of the 2022-23 NBA regular seaso... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Chris Russo attends SiriusXM At Super Bowl LVII on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
NBA

Chris Russo Reacts To NBA's New Minimum Games Rule For Awards

  As part of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in the NBA, players in the le... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL Network sign
NFL

Former NFL GM Calls 1 QB Prospect's Market 'Over-Inflated'

  The consensus around the NFL right now is that there are four quarterbacks that are ex... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers react from the bench during a 125-118 LA Clippers win at Crypto.com Arena on April 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Nick Wright Says Lakers Need To Avoid 1 Playoff Scenario

  The NBA playoffs are right around the corner as first-round matchups are starting to s... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
NFL player Baker Mayfield follows the pairing of Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Keegan Bradley of the United States during day three of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club on March 24, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
Sports

Former Teammate Makes His Thoughts Clear On Baker Mayfield

  Former No. 1 overall draft pick Baker Mayfield has had a tough time since being drafte... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
A general view of the Dallas Mavericks logo on the court during the fourth quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on May 24, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Fans React To Today's Maverick's Protest Ruling

  On March 22, the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors went head-to-head in a mat... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Carolina Panthers helmets are seen prior to the game against Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
NFL

The Panthers Are Signing A Former Dolphins Safety

  Few teams in the NFL have been as busy as the Carolina Panthers during this NFL offsea... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
A Los Angeles Rams helmet is shown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Santa Clara, California.
NFL

Rams Player Declares His 'Greatest Football Player Of All-Time'

  Over the past few years in professional sports, the debate over who is the greatest pl... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
The NBA logo is shown on the game ball during the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards on March 3, 2004 at the MCI Center in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Fans React To Former NBA Star's Arrest

  At one point in time, Ben Gordon was considered to be one of the best sixth men in the... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Shannon Sharpe attends Netflix's special screening of "The Redeem Team" at TUDUM Theater on September 22, 2022 in Hollywood, California.
NFL

Shannon Sharpe Has Some Harsh Words For Cam Newton

  Earlier this week, former NFL MVP Cam Newton sent out a somewhat strange message for a... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 04, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.
NFL

NFL Insider Reveals The Holdup In The Aaron Rodgers Trade

  Last month, superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers let it be known that he fully intends... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 19, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
NBA

Nuggets Coach Had 1 Word To Describe Team After Blowout Loss

  The Denver Nuggets are again playoff bound this season, with Nikola Jokic making a str... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after scoring on a 2-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 34-10.
NFL

Cam Newton Reveals A New Role He Would Accept In The NFL

  Former NFL MVP Cam Newton remains without a team deep into the free agency process, an... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
A view of New England Patriots helmets on the bench during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
NFL

The Patriots Are Reportedly 'Intrigued' By 1 Draft Prospect

  There's been a lot of speculation lately concerning the plans for the immediate future... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Los Angeles Chargers helmets on the bench prior to the start of the NFL preseason game the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona.
NFL

NFL Analyst Has A Draft Suggestion For The Chargers

  The Los Angeles Chargers are a team in the NFL that's arguably one or two pieces away... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Analyst Chris Mortensen watches action prior to an Alliance of American Football game between the Birmingham Iron and the Salt Lake Stallions at Legion Field on February 16, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama.
NFL

Chris Mortensen Says He Is 'Hearing' Panthers' Choice At No. 1

  The Carolina Panthers recently traded up to the top spot in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draf... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban looks on prior to the start of the game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on December 03, 2022 in New York City NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
NBA

Mark Cuban Has A Strong Belief About Luka Doncic

  The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most intriguing and entertaining teams in th... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago
Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins attend the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend at Wolstein Center on February 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
NBA

Kendrick Perkins Makes A Bold Knicks Playoff Prediction

  The NBA playoffs are right around the corner, with the 2022-23 regular season about to... Ryan Ward • 1 year ago


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