# ![@RyanWardLA Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::253819099.png) @RyanWardLA Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward posts on X about nba, los angeles, lebron james, los angeles lakers the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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[nba](/topic/nba) #3329, [los angeles](/topic/los-angeles) 10.12%, [lebron james](/topic/lebron-james) #69, [los angeles lakers](/topic/los-angeles-lakers) #264, [nba draft](/topic/nba-draft) 4.17%, [doncic](/topic/doncic) #21, [ward](/topic/ward) #6, [the first](/topic/the-first) 1.79%, [has been](/topic/has-been) 1.79%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 1.79%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Austin Reaves on Lakers forward LeBron James performance: It's obviously super impressive. Hes fighting Father Time as good as anybody ever has. And just the pace hes playing with still the athleticism obviously the IQ. Yeah he is still one of the best players in the NBA hes an All-Star for a reason. And yeah he's just pretty good basketball player. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022220656746934431 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022220656746934431"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022220656746934431)  2026-02-13T08:05Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Luka Doncic on if he'll play in the All-Star Game and if he does whether he'll try to dunk on LeBron James: "I feel pretty good. You know I've been working to get back. Obviously wanted to play the last game but it wasn't possible. I was almost there so I think I'll play a little bit. No I will not try to dunk on LeBron." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022762450203168930 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022762450203168930"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022762450203168930)  2026-02-14T19:58Z 42K followers, 25.5K engagements


"Luka Doni (left leg soreness) will not return to tonights game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019632694796452042)  2026-02-06T04:42Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Luka Doncic on if he thinks he'll score [---] points in a game one day: "I don't know. I don't think so. I scored [--] and it was a lot. It felt like every shot went in and [---] is just -- it's just too much.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022762974570844161)  2026-02-14T20:00Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"LeBrons face lol The Splash Bros are back 😈 https://t.co/NlLvUAqxoE The Splash Bros are back 😈 https://t.co/NlLvUAqxoE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1480268435640791041)  2022-01-09T20:01Z 42K followers, 33.4K engagements


"Cooper Kupp: "Kobe is a part of this. He belongs here. He set the standard.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1494046489810653185)  2022-02-16T20:30Z 42K followers, 18.2K engagements


"Don't count the Lakers out of the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/rumors/nba-insider-lakers-could-become-very-viable-threat-to-land-giannis-antetokounmpo-01kgkagwkxgg https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/rumors/nba-insider-lakers-could-become-very-viable-threat-to-land-giannis-antetokounmpo-01kgkagwkxgg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019063403843826031)  2026-02-04T15:00Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"It seems inevitable: Lakers & LeBron ready to part ways https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/rumors/lakers-lebron-james-ready-to-part-ways-01kgk1bcsb4j https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/rumors/lakers-lebron-james-ready-to-part-ways-01kgk1bcsb4j"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019093598697058350)  2026-02-04T17:00Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Chris Paul to Toronto. Again interesting The Los Angeles Clippers Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors have agreed on a multi-team trade sending Chris Paul to the Raptors and Ochai Agbaji a [----] Raptors second-rounder and cash to the Nets sources tell ESPN. The Los Angeles Clippers Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors have agreed on a multi-team trade sending Chris Paul to the Raptors and Ochai Agbaji a [----] Raptors second-rounder and cash to the Nets sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019150133288739139)  2026-02-04T20:44Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"NBA suspends Lakers center Jaxson Hayes for a reason that's pretty unexpected: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/nba-suspends-lakers-jaxson-hayes-after-unusual-pre-game-incident-01kgmzrta7tp https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/nba-suspends-lakers-jaxson-hayes-after-unusual-pre-game-incident-01kgmzrta7tp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019168609055174879)  2026-02-04T21:58Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"UPDATE: Video of Jaxson Hayes pushing the Wizards' mascot resulting in a one-game suspension https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/nba-suspends-lakers-jaxson-hayes-after-unusual-pre-game-incident-01kgmzrta7tp https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/nba-suspends-lakers-jaxson-hayes-after-unusual-pre-game-incident-01kgmzrta7tp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019171970949255169)  2026-02-04T22:11Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"What the Lakers actually need at the NBA trade deadline and what they don't: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/rumors/what-the-lakers-actually-need-at-the-trade-deadline-and-what-they-don-t-01kgng34dgew https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/rumors/what-the-lakers-actually-need-at-the-trade-deadline-and-what-they-don-t-01kgng34dgew"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019204766228963837)  2026-02-05T00:21Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Luke Kennard is a Laker The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Gabe Vincent and a [----] second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard sources tell ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Gabe Vincent and a [----] second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019435357432144024)  2026-02-05T15:38Z 42K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Now that the dust has settled on the NBA trade deadline I graded the move to bring in Luke Kennard: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-trade-deadline-grade-ranking-luke-kennard-deal-by-los-angeles-01kgqsdff68q https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-trade-deadline-grade-ranking-luke-kennard-deal-by-los-angeles-01kgqsdff68q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019529613656092797)  2026-02-05T21:52Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"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: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/drew-timme-talks-lakers-role-viral-moment-lebron-luka-and-adjusting-to-the-nba-01kgr02fn6t6 https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/drew-timme-talks-lakers-role-viral-moment-lebron-luka-and-adjusting-to-the-nba-01kgr02fn6t6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019571970971693302)  2026-02-06T00:40Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers make the Luke Kennard trade official. Hell wear No. 10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019592604657271124)  2026-02-06T02:02Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Starters for 76ers @ Lakers Austin Reaves will come off the bench again:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019600381224034566)  2026-02-06T02:33Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"JJ Redick on Austin Reavess performance: Were just gonna keep him on a 25-minute limit if he's gonna score [--]. He was unbelievable tonight. His drives I know he made threes tonight and hit a couple that were pretty incredible but his drives and his thrust. He got to the free throw line but just got in the paint and made plays and scored at the rim. It was great to see. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019675149323080001 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019675149323080001"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019675149323080001)  2026-02-06T07:30Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Austin Reaves on how the game felt tonight: Its always the first like four minutes of the game when you haven't been playing too much. Its just you get tired fast. And then after that the second wind kicks in adrenaline kicks in once again like tonight. You just focus on trying to win the game. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019675605998940230 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019675605998940230"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019675605998940230)  2026-02-06T07:32Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Marcus Smart on Maxi Klebers performance: The ultimate professional. There's a reason why Maxi is still in this league still playing and theres a reason why he's on this team with us. There's a reason why we celebrate him the way we do because he comes in every day no matter what and he gives that whether it's in practice whether it's in a game whether he plays two minutes whether he plays [--]. We enjoy watching Maxi do that because we know how hard he works and we know what he's going to give every night. So that's nothing of a surprise for us. Were just excited to see him out there getting a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019676051903852559)  2026-02-06T07:34Z 42K followers, 17.1K engagements


"Marcus Smart on the challenges for a player to stay ready: It's a big-time skill actually because we all come into this league as the top of the top at one point of our lives being the man and you gotta adapt. We all can't be the man and you gotta adapt and I think that's the skill of it. Understanding things arent gonna go always perfect 100% the way I want it. I just gotta find out where I fit in and try to make an impact and that's what he does very well and that's why vets are important." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019677136483938597"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2019677136483938597)  2026-02-06T07:38Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"One day we'll get another star-studded dunk contest right I'm going to watch because of Hayes but damn. The field is set for AT&T Slam Dunk A new champion will be crowned with all four players making their event debuts. Saturday Feb. [--] [--] PM ET NBC and Peacock https://t.co/QZ3TN9LrzA The field is set for AT&T Slam Dunk A new champion will be crowned with all four players making their event debuts. Saturday Feb. [--] [--] PM ET NBC and Peacock https://t.co/QZ3TN9LrzA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020188502105973034)  2026-02-07T17:30Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The newly acquired Luke Kennard has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonights game versus Golden State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020215162670874658)  2026-02-07T19:16Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"A couple of quotes from my interview with Lakers forward Jake LaRavia for @LakersOnSI https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-jake-laravia-talks-defense-luka-lebron-nba-trade-deadline-01kge8es4rh8 https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-jake-laravia-talks-defense-luka-lebron-nba-trade-deadline-01kge8es4rh8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020226858139496539)  2026-02-07T20:03Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"A few quotes from my interview with Lakers' Drew Timme for @LakersOnSI -- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/bdIapiq7VRksi=ejShFJonYp4qo0rz https://youtu.be/bdIapiq7VRksi=ejShFJonYp4qo0rz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020257512834863124)  2026-02-07T22:05Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers debut incoming. 🔥🔥 Luke Kennard. Pure shooter. https://t.co/LMLj5l7hcd Luke Kennard. Pure shooter. https://t.co/LMLj5l7hcd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020291520352665957)  2026-02-08T00:20Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Deandre Ayton (right knee soreness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonights game versus Golden State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020304833425867051)  2026-02-08T01:13Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Tonight's starters for Warriors @ Lakers -- Rui in the first five for LA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020305320929837069)  2026-02-08T01:14Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"LeBron on playing with Luke Kennard: First of all I haven't even gotten to the point where I even confronted him about breaking my scoring record in Ohio when he passed me. But he did play for my AAU team so we kinda even. But I mean listen he's a really good basketball player. A lot of people kind of harp on his shooting obviously 'cause he shoots the ball so elite. But his playmaking ability as well. Him being able to crack the defense when they run him off the line. And he made some great spread out passes today. After he had just hit a three across from our bench. He had another one by"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020377519766270096)  2026-02-08T06:01Z 42K followers, 214.7K engagements


"Austin Reaves on his role on this Lakers squad: I do whatever coach tells me to do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020378399387316521)  2026-02-08T06:05Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Pat Spencer on what its like to compete against Lakers forward LeBron James: I mean I just love competing man. I don't care who it is. Obviously what he's done I league for a long time is unbelievable. But I cherish going after anyone who wants to compete"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020378852476977242)  2026-02-08T06:07Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Dalton Knecht and forward Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers for todays practice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020564841862246429)  2026-02-08T18:26Z 41.9K followers, 28.7K engagements


"Lakers' Jaxson Hayes addresses Wizards mascot incident participating in NBA Slam Dunk Contest: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-jaxson-hayes-addresses-wizards-mascot-incident-talks-slam-dunk-contest-01kgzhwbazh5 https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/lakers-jaxson-hayes-addresses-wizards-mascot-incident-talks-slam-dunk-contest-01kgzhwbazh5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020632705705337010)  2026-02-08T22:55Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers make it official that they've signed Kobe Bufkin:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020645326676508961)  2026-02-08T23:46Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"What were the odds for Kenneth Walker III for Super Bowl MVP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020677050089284011)  2026-02-09T01:52Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Props to DeMarcus Lawrence (@TankLawrence) Mission Accomplished. He told me this in December in an interview for @ES_sportsnews: The personal goal that Im still chasing is the Super Bowl. I feel like Ive accomplished a lot of things in my career but thats something thats been on the top of my goal list ever since Ive set my eyes on playing football is to win a Super Bowl. Thats the main goal. https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-exclusive-demarcus-lawrence-talks-seahawks-mike-macdonald-reign-total-body-fuel-and-much-more/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020700715266826451)  2026-02-09T03:26Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Pretty cool story for Sam Darnold. He was considered a draft bust bounced around the NFL for years and then found his ideal spot with the Seahawks. Props to the USC product"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020701777398812822)  2026-02-09T03:30Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Crazy to think the Seahawks CRUSHED the Pats & JSN only had [--] yards 👀"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020703387042689150)  2026-02-09T03:36Z 41.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Im curious to see how the Lakers do w/o Luka against the defending champs The Lakers are HUGE underdogs at home tonight with a 31% chance to win on Kalshi. Will the Thunder take care of business https://t.co/FEUIgQVf9T The Lakers are HUGE underdogs at home tonight with a 31% chance to win on Kalshi. Will the Thunder take care of business https://t.co/FEUIgQVf9T"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020935149362479600)  2026-02-09T18:57Z 42K followers, 14.6K engagements


"Deandre Ayton (right knee soreness) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonights game versus Oklahoma City. Dalton Knecht (right hamstring soreness) has been downgraded to QUESTIONABLE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2020977541025345682)  2026-02-09T21:46Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guards Bronny James Jr. Dalton Knecht and forward Adou Thiero from the South Bay Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021006828503695656)  2026-02-09T23:42Z 42K followers, 57.1K engagements


"Dalton Knecht (right hamstring soreness) has been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonights game versus Oklahoma City"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021037806118895974)  2026-02-10T01:45Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"JJ Redick reveals why the Lakers signed Kobe Bufkin to fill final roster spot: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/jj-redick-reveals-why-lakers-signed-kobe-bufkin-01kh2jzej97y https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/jj-redick-reveals-why-lakers-signed-kobe-bufkin-01kh2jzej97y"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021050186345349331)  2026-02-10T02:34Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"LeBron James on what the difference was down the stretch vs. OKC: They made shots. Mostly we got some really good looks in the fourth quarter just wasn't able to come through. They were able to make some get some 50-50 balls get some extra possessions. Yeah sometimes its just make or miss and they made more than we did in the fourth. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021126055365591256 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021126055365591256"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021126055365591256)  2026-02-10T07:36Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"LeBron on Lakers defensive effort: I thought defensively we played very good. For the first half we let Isaiah Joe get way too many looks especially in that first quarter. He had three threes in the first quarter and four in the first half. We did not execute our switching lineups where we allowed him to stop behind a couple and make some threes. But listen for the majority of the second half I thought we were really good. Defensively we didn't have that many lapses. Obviously J-Dub (Jalen Williams) hit a couple shots late in the fourth but we had bodies on bodies. Chet Holmgren hit a tough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021126420643430833)  2026-02-10T07:37Z 42K followers, 13.1K engagements


"Austin Reaves on what frustrated him tonight vs. OKC: I think I just got frustrated when I didn't get the foul call got the tech let that kind of get to me a little bit. But yeah it was just; I thought it was obvious. I told Eric Dalen he was the closest ref. If it was anybody else I wouldve said the same thing to him. I just didn't know how all three of them could miss that. So I was just a little frustrated after that and couldn't get back in the flow. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021126707340837301 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021126707340837301"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021126707340837301)  2026-02-10T07:38Z 42K followers, 64.1K engagements


"Alex Caruso on what its like to go against his former teammate Lakers forward LeBron James: It's tough man. He's a strong dude and he's still [--]. Hes a really hard matchup for a lot of guys in the league. Not a lot of people have a [--] 250-pound guy that can handle his moves. It's always fun competing against him. Anytime I play against the greats of the league of the history of the league I try to rise to the occasion and compete and play well because that's the fun part about the NBA. Its testing yourself against the best. So just trying to make sure that I'm locked into play against him."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021127250645745905)  2026-02-10T07:41Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"OUT vs. Spurs: Luka LeBron Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart. QUESTIONABLE: Deandre Ayton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021331075402956998)  2026-02-10T21:10Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"With LeBron James missing tonight's game against the Spurs he's officially ineligible for any regular-season awards as he won't be able to play the mandatory [--] games to be eligible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021332002952331479)  2026-02-10T21:14Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"All five usual starters for the Lakers are officially OUT vs. Spurs: Deandre Ayton (right knee soreness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonights game versus San Antonio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021413536405352781)  2026-02-11T02:38Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"JJ Redick on Victor Wembanyama: Hes one of the five best players in the world. He's put that stamp on himself and it's more than to me it's more than counting stats with him because there's such an avoidance of him defensively. And there's an awareness you have to have from him defensively. Sean Sweeney has done a good job this year with their defense and he's the center of that. He impacts the game in ways that don't show up in a box score. On top of that he's one-of-one as a human. You can see the collective belief and collective culture that they've established over the last few years with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021484200415854883)  2026-02-11T07:19Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Luka remains OUT for tomorrows game against his former team. Deandre Ayton is QUESTIONABLE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021758648264089996)  2026-02-12T01:29Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"I remember this lol Just stumbled onto this hilarious [----] Lakers/Matrix Reloaded crossover poster. It's $20 on eBay and I'm considering buying it for my video background. It comes down to my distaste for Karl Malone and whether or not I could stomach having him on my wall even in this fashion. https://t.co/RdhbBpb2Ha Just stumbled onto this hilarious [----] Lakers/Matrix Reloaded crossover poster. It's $20 on eBay and I'm considering buying it for my video background. It comes down to my distaste for Karl Malone and whether or not I could stomach having him on my wall even in this fashion."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021822966028546159)  2026-02-12T05:45Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"The Los Angeles Lakers have recalled guard Bronny James Jr. from the South Bay Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2021824407568896048)  2026-02-12T05:51Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Jason Kidd on seeing Lakers forward LeBron James record a triple-double at [--] years old: It's pretty impressive. I think I might be wrong he is leading the league in fast break points. I think. Understanding he is playing the game at a high level at the age of [--] to put up a triple-double is really amazing. It just shows for someone that has taken care of his body and mind up until this point its unbelievable hes playing at a high level. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022221196243480951 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022221196243480951"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022221196243480951)  2026-02-13T08:07Z 42K followers, 34.7K engagements


"This is interesting: Ivica Zubac claims Lakers legend blocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar mentorship details strange way he was traded to Clippers: https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/ivica-zubac-claims-lakers-legend-blocked-kareem-abdul-jabbar-mentorship-01khcjb6qk7n https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/news/ivica-zubac-claims-lakers-legend-blocked-kareem-abdul-jabbar-mentorship-01khcjb6qk7n"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022451361355600018)  2026-02-13T23:22Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Luka Doncic on who his favorite teammate ever is: "All of them.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022761345175949363)  2026-02-14T19:54Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Luka Doncic of if he's interested in investing in an NBA Europe team in Rome with Donnie Nelson: "No I can't really talk about that. We're here for All-Star and I really want to talk about All-Star.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022761679407215089)  2026-02-14T19:55Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Beautiful thing watching Dame shoot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022804860224315515)  2026-02-14T22:47Z 42K followers, [---] engagements


"Per Lakers: Jaxson Hayes is the sixth Laker to participate in the NBA Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. Jaxson Hayes (2025-26) Dwight Howard (2019-20) Shannon Brown (2009-10) Kobe Bryant (1996-97) Antonio Harvey (1994-95) Michael Cooper (1983-84)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022826649947877478)  2026-02-15T00:13Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"LeBron James: "I'm tired as hell right now. I want to get some wine and get to bed.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1491657127160545281)  2022-02-10T06:15Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Per Lakers: The Lakers defeated the Mavericks 124-104 in Los Angeles. LeBron James recorded his first triple-double of the season and at [--] years and [--] days old became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double. James has posted [--] or more assists in four straight games the eighth such streak of his career and his first since November [----]. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022200183820628007 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022200183820628007"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022200183820628007)  2026-02-13T06:44Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Deandre Ayton (right knee soreness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonights game versus Dallas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022051929262895524)  2026-02-12T20:55Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"JJ Redick on the impact Lakers forward LeBron James has on the group and the team's responses to his leadership: I think he's done it all season. From a coaching perspective he's done everything we've asked of him and everything that sort of should be realistically expected of a guy in his 23rd season. I think for him he spends an inordinate amount of time preparing his body to be able to play at this stage of his career. He got some work in with Greg St. Jean pregame. Just felt like he was in a good flow and rhythm basketball wise beyond just the energy. I think he's always going to do what"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022219586347909179)  2026-02-13T08:01Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Victor Wembanyama on LeBron James: "I actually think LeBron has some -- he's very intelligent in these areas. Him obviously being the face of the league. Having very few mistakes PR mistakes. I think that definitely takes some intelligence. No I think there are many things to take from him. I've never had the chance to spend time with him to have full discussion but I would love to. I don't know how many millions of basketball players are on earth and all of them can learn something from LeBron." https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022790042096406852"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022790042096406852)  2026-02-14T21:48Z 42K followers, 29.6K engagements


"Five teams in the West ahead of the Lakers 👀👀 Technically four with Minnesota having the same odds NBA Finals Odds at the All-Star Break per Kalshi: 39% Thunder 14% Nuggets 9% Spurs 7% Celtics 7% Cavs 7% Pistons 7% Knicks 5% T-Wolves 4% Rockets 4% Lakers 2% Sixers https://t.co/SLuhqmV2LA NBA Finals Odds at the All-Star Break per Kalshi: 39% Thunder 14% Nuggets 9% Spurs 7% Celtics 7% Cavs 7% Pistons 7% Knicks 5% T-Wolves 4% Rockets 4% Lakers 2% Sixers https://t.co/SLuhqmV2LA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022404872507920770)  2026-02-13T20:17Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"Quite a journey for an undrafted rookie turned Lakers star Lakers' Austin Reaves reveals when immense pressure started to subside to start his NBA career: https://t.co/ttQIC6Ffvg Lakers' Austin Reaves reveals when immense pressure started to subside to start his NBA career: https://t.co/ttQIC6Ffvg"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022490542475714736)  2026-02-14T01:58Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"How many good Slam Dunk Contests have we actually seen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/2022828328839975039)  2026-02-15T00:20Z 42K followers, [----] engagements


"NBA Finals Game [--] @UnderdogNBA picks -- Sign up & deposit using code RYANWARDLA to receive up to $1K in bonus cash + a FREE pick https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-ryan-ward https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-ryan-ward"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1932932045090718007)  2025-06-11T22:44Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Okay. Now this is getting comical Knicks request to speak to Billy Donovan about coaching vacancy has been denied by Bulls per @KCJHoop. Knicks request to speak to Billy Donovan about coaching vacancy has been denied by Bulls per @KCJHoop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1932963011225850343)  2025-06-12T00:47Z 41.5K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Seems like a smart move Kevin Durant wants to play for the Spurs per @TheAthletic https://t.co/j4HU0dG14j Kevin Durant wants to play for the Spurs per @TheAthletic https://t.co/j4HU0dG14j"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1934822250064089382)  2025-06-17T03:55Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"BLOWN AWAY BY THAT NEWS Never thought the Buss family would go in that direction -- WILD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1935440099849720030)  2025-06-18T20:50Z 41.5K followers, 22.7K engagements


"THIS Does Mark Walter care for the luxury tax Asking for a friend Does Mark Walter care for the luxury tax Asking for a friend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1935441555512246318)  2025-06-18T20:56Z 41.5K followers, 16.5K engagements


"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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-lakers-to-be-sold-to-dodgers-owner-for-%2410-billion/id1491186507i=1000713512016 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-lakers-to-be-sold-to-dodgers-owner-for-%2410-billion/id1491186507i=1000713512016"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1935522920912355412)  2025-06-19T02:19Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Honestly I thought this would be the last game of the NBA season. BUT DAMN Pacers are balling up [--] heading into the fourth. Guess we're getting a Game [--] in the NBA Finals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1935890152234098776)  2025-06-20T02:39Z 41.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Following the Kevin Durant trade the Rockets have the second-best odds to win it all next season at 8/1 with Thunder (5/2) the favorites -- Lakers are a little further down at 12/1 behind the Pacers (10/1) Knicks (9/1) Cavs (9/1) Houston and OKC via @BetOnline_ag"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1936853162142355947)  2025-06-22T18:25Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Another move by the Lakers The Lakers are acquiring the No. [--] pick in the NBA draft from Minnesota sources tell ESPN. The Lakers are acquiring the No. [--] pick in the NBA draft from Minnesota sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1938398781529329768)  2025-06-27T00:47Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Adou Thiero it is for the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1938399370921328731)  2025-06-27T00:49Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Not gonna claim I know much about Adou Thiero so did a quick search on @ChatGPTap: 6'8" 220lb forward from Arkansas. Known for elite athleticism defensive versatility & a high motor. Averaged [----] points [---] rebounds [---] assists & [---] steals per game last season shooting [----] FG% from the field -- Not a great 3-pt shooter though: [----] 3FG%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1938405518638522741)  2025-06-27T01:14Z 41.6K followers, 13.6K engagements


"Lakers newcomer Adou Thiero (@Adou_Thiero) 👀👀🛫🛫"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1938420852128956554)  2025-06-27T02:15Z 41.6K followers, 45.7K engagements


"@blondie101317 @Adou_Thiero Oooooh yeah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1938422525106733214)  2025-06-27T02:21Z 41.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Lakers' first two-way deal signing. Villanova star Eric Dixon has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. Dixon was the No. [--] scorer in college basketball last season shooting 41% from 3-point range. Villanova star Eric Dixon has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers sources tell ESPN. Dixon was the No. [--] scorer in college basketball last season shooting 41% from 3-point range"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1938425535031550244)  2025-06-27T02:33Z 41.6K followers, 12.8K engagements


"LA Lakers' Summer League schedule in Las Vegas (fifth game TBD): - Lakers vs. Mavs 7/10 5pm PST - Lakers vs. Pelicans 7/12 5:30pm PST - Clippers vs. Lakers 7/14 7:30pm PST - Celtics vs. Lakers 7/17 6pm PST"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1938656729568272472)  2025-06-27T17:52Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"If LeBron wants out and is truly looking to contend next season Id assume hes looking at the Eastern Conference with his no-trade clause. Itll wide open next season. My guess would be CLE or NYK but not sure how a deal would come together. Offseason for the Lakers definitely just got that much more interesting/complicated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939354247679668252)  2025-06-29T16:04Z 41.6K followers, 45.3K engagements


"Does LeBron want the Lakers to trade him via @BleavNetwork https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-lebron-want-the-lakers-to-trade-him/id1491186507i=1000715051535 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-lebron-want-the-lakers-to-trade-him/id1491186507i=1000715051535"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939458592987349028)  2025-06-29T22:58Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Deandre Ayton huh. Not crazy about that potential addition but it's an upgrade right Do you want Ayton on the Lakers Nah For sure Nah For sure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939560403400524174)  2025-06-30T05:43Z 41.6K followers, 18.1K engagements


"@kc_the1 I hope you are right. Just felt he had an ideal opportunity in Phoenix and it didn't work. He couldn't balled out in Portland and it didn't work. BUT LA with Luka could be different"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939562553090417028)  2025-06-30T05:52Z 41.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@yYoungSkywalker "Not the best defender" joining on a team that's in dire need of a rim protector"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939565847347114035)  2025-06-30T06:05Z 41.6K followers, [---] engagements


"@TheWojBombers You really think he's taking the min Flamed out in PHX and POR didn't want him. Pretty telling. But like I've said I could be wrong. Change of scenario can do wonders for players"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939566709616292024)  2025-06-30T06:08Z 41.6K followers, [---] engagements


"Brown back to Denver Free agent Bruce Brown Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets sources tell ESPN. The [----] NBA champion for the Nuggets returns to Denver. CAA's Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann finalized the deal tonight with the Nuggets. https://t.co/YZV094pUs0 Free agent Bruce Brown Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets sources tell ESPN. The [----] NBA champion for the Nuggets returns to Denver. CAA's Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann finalized the deal tonight with the Nuggets. https://t.co/YZV094pUs0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939825598299590959)  2025-06-30T23:17Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"There goes Capela. Cross him off the list for the Lakers Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets sources tell ESPN. Major frontcourt addition and return to Houston for Capela. https://t.co/1l20sBt9p2 Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets sources tell ESPN. Major frontcourt addition and return to Houston for Capela. https://t.co/1l20sBt9p2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939828965457502322)  2025-06-30T23:30Z 41.6K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Really lol Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN. Clippers and Lopez's agents at Wasserman negotiate a new deal for the [----] Bucks champion to exit Milwaukee and land in Los Angeles. https://t.co/vmxiXtoGqu Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers sources tell ESPN. Clippers and Lopez's agents at Wasserman negotiate a new deal for the [----] Bucks champion to exit Milwaukee and land in Los Angeles. https://t.co/vmxiXtoGqu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1939833858138009787)  2025-06-30T23:50Z 41.6K followers, 12K engagements


"Milwaukee moves 👀 WILD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1940068075333984361)  2025-07-01T15:20Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Damn. Lakers second-round pick Adou Thiero (left knee) won't participate in the team's summer league games per the team. He's in the final stages of his return to play process from a knee ailment he dealt with at Arkansas. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp. Lakers second-round pick Adou Thiero (left knee) won't participate in the team's summer league games per the team. He's in the final stages of his return to play process from a knee ailment he dealt with at Arkansas. He's expected to be fully cleared for training camp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1940516371194171737)  2025-07-02T21:02Z 41.6K followers, 10.4K engagements


"The Lakers have announced their Summer League roster:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1940566067459580361)  2025-07-03T00:19Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Closer look at the Summer League roster for the Lakers:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1940566446863708501)  2025-07-03T00:21Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"NEW POD: Lakers STILL making a trade after signing Deandre Ayton via @BleavNetwork https://open.spotify.com/episode/5q2UV7Hrfl06SFTG576TMMsi=tCgWe2z0T52-sB123vJfxA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5q2UV7Hrfl06SFTG576TMMsi=tCgWe2z0T52-sB123vJfxA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1940602054101422498)  2025-07-03T02:42Z 41.6K followers, 12.7K engagements


"👀👀👀 There have been on going talks of what would be a historic 7-team trade involving the Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant via @FredKatz and @KellyIko. Phoenix Suns Houston Rockets Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Minnesota Timberwolves There have been on going talks of what would be a historic 7-team trade involving the Rockets acquiring Kevin Durant via @FredKatz and @KellyIko. Phoenix Suns Houston Rockets Atlanta Hawks Brooklyn Nets Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Minnesota Timberwolves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1940609163744498043)  2025-07-03T03:10Z 41.6K followers, 18.4K engagements


"The Lakers make the trade to acquire rookie Adou Thiero official:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1941951527658127712)  2025-07-06T20:04Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers officially announce the signing of Deandre Ayton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1942026522446962833)  2025-07-07T01:02Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Rob Pelinka on Deandre Ayton: "Acquiring a starting-caliber center was the top priority for us this offseason and we believe Deandre is an amazing solution to that objective and is an ideal player to add to our current core. Deandre's size mobility and athleticism will allow both paint scoring and paint protection. Deandre's playoff experience as a starter on an NBA Finals team also aligns well with our ultimate Lakers championship aspirations.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1942026854980034904)  2025-07-07T01:04Z 41.6K followers, 13.7K engagements


"Lakers forward Cole Swider has been named to the All-California Classic Team. He averaged [----] points (57.6 FG% [----] 3FG% [----] FT%) [---] rebounds [---] steals [---] blocks in [----] minutes across three appearances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1942806308442218879)  2025-07-09T04:41Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The Lakers will be in West Group B with the Clippers Grizzlies Mavs and Pelicans in this year's Emirates NBA Cup:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1943011450005696970)  2025-07-09T18:16Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Congrats Phil Handy (@94feetofgame) One of the BEST in the biz Genuinely a good dude UPDATE: Both Phil Handy and Popeye Jones have agreed to join Jason Kidds coaching staff in Dallas league sources tell @TheSteinLine and @DLLS_Sports. Handy and Jones will join Jay Triano as newcomers with Mavs coaching consultant Frank Vogel now Kidds associate head coach. UPDATE: Both Phil Handy and Popeye Jones have agreed to join Jason Kidds coaching staff in Dallas league sources tell @TheSteinLine and @DLLS_Sports. Handy and Jones will join Jay Triano as newcomers with Mavs coaching consultant Frank"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1943023556969009325)  2025-07-09T19:04Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Bummer. Dalton Knecht will not play tonight against the Pelicans per the team. Although he had a calf cramp late in the Dallas game this decision was based on general rest for Knecht after he also competed in the California Classic not out of concern for the calf Dalton Knecht will not play tonight against the Pelicans per the team. Although he had a calf cramp late in the Dallas game this decision was based on general rest for Knecht after he also competed in the California Classic not out of concern for the calf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1944178264039125311)  2025-07-12T23:33Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Way to squash the endless speculation lol Per @mcten LeBron James declined an invite to the ESPN broadcast during this game because he "ain't got nothing to talk about." Per @mcten LeBron James declined an invite to the ESPN broadcast during this game because he "ain't got nothing to talk about.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1944213985446048071)  2025-07-13T01:55Z 41.6K followers, 11.6K engagements


"Diggin Bazley's game Darius Bazley coast-to-coast for the flush @Lakers #NBASummerLeague https://t.co/5cpB9iVa5a Darius Bazley coast-to-coast for the flush @Lakers #NBASummerLeague https://t.co/5cpB9iVa5a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1944225237132005771)  2025-07-13T02:39Z 41.6K followers, 12K engagements


"Three teams in the West 👀 The Mavericks Warriors Cavaliers and Clippers all contacted Rich Paul about trading for LeBron James per @ScoopB. https://t.co/dI9gGXhD7A The Mavericks Warriors Cavaliers and Clippers all contacted Rich Paul about trading for LeBron James per @ScoopB. https://t.co/dI9gGXhD7A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1944478073157767465)  2025-07-13T19:24Z 41.6K followers, 10.2K engagements


"Is this score for real 59-58 with 2:30 left (And yes I know its Summer League but damn)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1944984921707016548)  2025-07-15T04:58Z 41.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Love this move BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the [----] NBA Defensive Player of the Year. https://t.co/8g9Bxzz11E BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the [----] NBA Defensive Player of the Year."  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1946679060803055758)  2025-07-19T21:10Z 41.7K followers, 15.8K engagements


"The Lakers make it official that they've waived Shake Milton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1947122099673297045)  2025-07-21T02:30Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Lakers make it official that they've waived Jordan Goodwin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1947132442663362637)  2025-07-21T03:12Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Lakers have announced they have waived Trey Jemison"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1947401425090490702)  2025-07-21T21:00Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Lakers make it official that they've signed Marcus Smart"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1947778892254875851)  2025-07-22T22:00Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Rob Pelinka on Marcus Smart: "Adding a player like Marcus Smart to our roster allows us to compete at the highest level. Marcus epitomizes what it means to prioritize winning above all else - whether that's making huge plays on the defensive end or hitting critical shots in key moments of the most intense games. He knows and understands playoff winning and will be a key leadership voice in our group. Surrounding our stars with two-way players like Marcus is critical to our overall vision of how we want to play and win next season. This is an exciting player acquisition for sure.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1947779142281531402)  2025-07-22T22:01Z 41.7K followers, 31.6K engagements


"@CanWeTalkLakers This was a statement on the press release. Pelinka didnt talk to the media today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1947857053210579179)  2025-07-23T03:11Z 41.7K followers, [---] engagements


"The Lakers make it official that they've signed Christian Koloko to a two-way contract"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1947869605495771268)  2025-07-23T04:01Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers announce they've signed Chris Manon to a two-way deal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1948503916469157905)  2025-07-24T22:01Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Prime @LamarOdom 🔥🔥 One of my favorite Lakers squads Elite chemistry https://t.co/chYu81A8iC https://t.co/chYu81A8iC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1948915387695071282)  2025-07-26T01:16Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Went into Happy Gilmore [--] thinking there was a good chance itd be a disaster. I was WRONG (Most sequels are crap outside: T2 GF [--] Dark Knight Empire Strikes Back & Aliens - Not saying its in the same category but I was pleasantly surprised. Props to @AdamSandler Laughed through the whole movie. Cameos were hilarious enjoyed every minute"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1948989646999851235)  2025-07-26T06:11Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers announce the signings of RJ Davis Eric Dixon Arthur Kaluma and Augustas Marciulionis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1949206051691319762)  2025-07-26T20:31Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Pretty dope 2K26 is coming different this year 👀 (h/t @2KIntel ) https://t.co/xpuvUpmB0F 2K26 is coming different this year 👀 (h/t @2KIntel ) https://t.co/xpuvUpmB0F"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1951034539712844203)  2025-07-31T21:37Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Lakers make it official that they've signed Luka Doncic to a three-year contract extension"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1951682429988581888)  2025-08-02T16:32Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Luka Doncic: "Being a Laker is an honor. I wanted to be here.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1951714128760037679)  2025-08-02T18:38Z 41.7K followers, 25.9K engagements


"Rob Pelinka on LeBron on potentially finishing his career with the Lakers: "If he had a chance to retire as a Laker that would be great.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1951715857903825013)  2025-08-02T18:44Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"First NFL mock draft on the @RotoWire app is in the books Killed it If youre preparing for your fantasy football draft you gotta check out the app. Mock drafts are super fast and customizable Who you taking if you get the No. [--] pick JaMarr Chase"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1952749453636686242)  2025-08-05T15:12Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers announced today their 2025-26 season will be presented by Toyota as the two organizations celebrate [--] years of legendary partnership"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1952770159128813825)  2025-08-05T16:34Z 41.7K followers, 31.7K engagements


"Jeanie Buss: "Toyota is a special part of Lakers history. For fifty years they have been by our side helping us achieve success and bring the best to fans across Los Angeles. We're proud to celebrate this extraordinary milestone.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1952770304348176881)  2025-08-05T16:34Z 41.7K followers, 15.9K engagements


"Lakers and ESPN Los Angeles [---] today announced the extension of their radio rights agreement ensuring ESPN [---] continues broadcasting Lakers games across the Los Angeles region for years to come"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1953534451494871371)  2025-08-07T19:11Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Official NBA 2K26 (@NBA2K) player ratings dropped today for Los Angeles Lakers superstars Luka Doncic (95) and LeBron James (94). Did they get it right"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1958628384239755329)  2025-08-21T20:32Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Lakers announce they've signed center Kylor Kelley:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1960145453292617930)  2025-08-26T01:01Z 41.7K followers, 12K engagements


"Its that time of year again Got hooked up with a review code for NBA2K26 (@nba2k) AND Im in the game once again. (unfortunately not as a playable character ☹) Very surreal as always The Kobe Era to get started with Kobe and Shaq leading the way for the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1961969116895707640)  2025-08-31T01:47Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Ballmer to Kawhi: "$28M to do nada""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1963213697817411747)  2025-09-03T12:13Z 41.8K followers, [----] engagements


"This will be interesting. NBA spokesman Mike Bass tells ESPN: We are aware of this mornings media report regarding the LA Clippers and are commencing an investigation. NBA spokesman Mike Bass tells ESPN: We are aware of this mornings media report regarding the LA Clippers and are commencing an investigation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1963328836709261445)  2025-09-03T19:50Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Slovenia trying to do something here 👀🔥🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1965843827685732775)  2025-09-10T18:24Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Slovenia right now 💪🏻💪🏻"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1965860473909461027)  2025-09-10T19:30Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Valiant effort from Luka and Slovenia. I thought they were going to pull that one off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1965871011838185947)  2025-09-10T20:12Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Wow. Kawhi Leonards uncle Dennis Robertson reportedly wanted the Lakers to give him part ownership of the team access to a private plane a house and guaranteed off-court endorsement money per @Baxter Acquiring George was one of several requests made by Leonard and his camp https://t.co/mSbNqhMLJK Kawhi Leonards uncle Dennis Robertson reportedly wanted the Lakers to give him part ownership of the team access to a private plane a house and guaranteed off-court endorsement money per @Baxter Acquiring George was one of several requests made by Leonard and his camp https://t.co/mSbNqhMLJK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1968319172930335053)  2025-09-17T14:20Z 41.7K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Los Angeles Lakers and National University today announced a multiyear sponsorship designating National University as the Official Higher Education Sponsor of the Los Angeles Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1968725914235048110)  2025-09-18T17:16Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Jarron Cumberland. In a related move the team has waived forward Arthur Kaluma"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1971379040050348210)  2025-09-26T00:59Z 41.7K followers, 11.4K engagements


"The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Tevian Jones. In a related move the team has waived guard Jarron Cumberland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1971744482686312494)  2025-09-27T01:11Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Lakers also announced they have waived Eric Dixon and Tevian Jones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1972100787217354901)  2025-09-28T00:47Z 41.7K followers, 11.1K engagements


"LeBron James: "I don't know when the end is but I know it's sooner than later.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1972726693396898095)  2025-09-29T18:14Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Jarred Vanderbilt says his main goal this season is staying healthy. Vando played [--] regular-season games last season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1972745201342161363)  2025-09-29T19:28Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Maxi Kleber says he feels fully recovered from his foot injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1972746490071392664)  2025-09-29T19:33Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"What a start to the postseason for the Dodgers WOW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1973218721754960088)  2025-10-01T02:49Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"This bullpen man. Killing the postseason vibe"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1973595456094748957)  2025-10-02T03:46Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Tonights starters:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1977539973114200415)  2025-10-13T01:00Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"In other LA news Luka looking like he's already in regular-season form. 22-6-3 for Luka [--] for Reaves and the Lakers lead 66-56 at half. [--] turnovers for Doni including a few on lobs the biggest sign of rust. 22-6-3 for Luka [--] for Reaves and the Lakers lead 66-56 at half. [--] turnovers for Doni including a few on lobs the biggest sign of rust"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1978296406780600779)  2025-10-15T03:06Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"👀👀👀 If the Dodgers make the World Series Game [--] will be in Los Angeles on October [--] the same date the Clippers Lakers and LAFC (playoffs) will all be playing home games that same night. Woof. If the Dodgers make the World Series Game [--] will be in Los Angeles on October [--] the same date the Clippers Lakers and LAFC (playoffs) will all be playing home games that same night. Woof"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1978624195383689446)  2025-10-16T00:49Z 41.7K followers, 26.4K engagements


"Only ONE more preseason game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/1978687084941463727)  2025-10-16T04:58Z 41.7K followers, [----] engagements


"GM Mitch Kupchak says Lakers won't fire head coach Mike D'Antoni. #Lakers LIKE: If you think this is a bad. http://t.co/3VaCaTeaZc http://fb.me/2jaIxYEy8 http://fb.me/2jaIxYEy8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/324931443795062784)  2013-04-18T17:04Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Jeremy Lin Omer Asik officially on the trading block in Houston. Rockets continue to make space for Dwight. http://t.co/F5PlC5YW2f http://www.sportscity.com/nba-rumors-rockets-put-jeremy-lin-omer-asik-on-trading-block/2013/06/30/ http://www.sportscity.com/nba-rumors-rockets-put-jeremy-lin-omer-asik-on-trading-block/2013/06/30/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/351510310806495232)  2013-07-01T01:19Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Boston Celtics hire Brad Stevens of Butler to be their new head coach replacing Doc Rivers. Youngest head coach in the NBA at 36"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/352542908886429697)  2013-07-03T21:42Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Chris Kaman could be on his way to the Philadelphia 76ers replacing Spencer Hawes. Stay tuned. #Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/436588717822590976)  2014-02-20T19:50Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"#FutureLaker RT @NBADraft: Watch @OSUMBB prospect Marcus Smart (@smart_MS3) train in preparation for [----] #NBADraft: http://t.co/vj8ImpT67J http://bit.ly/1oeiavW http://bit.ly/1oeiavW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/470003827374977024)  2014-05-24T00:50Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Vlade Divac claims he started flopping because of Shaquille ONeal - Details - http://t.co/kRxTIelJhv http://www.lakersnation.com/vlade-divac-claims-he-started-flopping-because-of-shaquille-oneal/2014/06/10/ http://www.lakersnation.com/vlade-divac-claims-he-started-flopping-because-of-shaquille-oneal/2014/06/10/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/476425543466758144)  2014-06-10T18:07Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Elfrid Payton got high praise from @Dame_Lillard recently. Lillard said dont sleep on Payton. He can hoop. #NBADraft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/479361914363846656)  2014-06-18T20:36Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"New coach and result of the #NBADraft will determine a lot in terms of direction. No clear indication what LAL intends to do in free agency"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/479439076425080832)  2014-06-19T01:42Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Embiid will require surgery on the fracture foot. Id expect him to plummet in the draft but you never know with the Cavs. #NBADraft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/479703018200244225)  2014-06-19T19:11Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"If it were up to me Id go with Marcus Smart or Julius Randle w/ No. [--] pick. Both will be solid where ever they land. #NBADraft #Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/480063250956955649)  2014-06-20T19:02Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Less than a week to go (June 26). More trade possibilities will likely surface. Not a bad start though. #Lakers #NBADraft"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/480125709029867520)  2014-06-20T23:11Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Boston Celtics go with. Marcus Smart. Julius Randle could be LA bound"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/482314929194553344)  2014-06-27T00:10Z 40.4K followers, [--] engagements


"I wonder if LeBron and Bosh leave Miami if the Heat will fall as fast as Cleveland did when he left in 2010"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/485977683910615040)  2014-07-07T02:44Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements


"Metta World Peaces second stint with the Lakers appears to be over https://www.axs.com/lakers-inform-metta-world-peace-he-probably-wouldn-t-be-back-next-seas-117347 https://www.axs.com/lakers-inform-metta-world-peace-he-probably-wouldn-t-be-back-next-seas-117347"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/853322034406936578)  2017-04-15T19:00Z 40.3K followers, [--] engagements


"The Lakers get the No. [--] pick in the [----] NBA Draft. I call that a big win Time to celebrate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/864645666634514432)  2017-05-17T00:56Z 40.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Watching this game like. #Dodgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/RyanWardLA/status/920497325197344768)  2017-10-18T03:50Z 40.3K followers, [---] engagements

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