Corey Hansford

Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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Lakers Injury Report: Deandre Ayton Returns, Austin Reaves Questionable, Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Out Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) is off it and good to go, while Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion), Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness)…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Calls Jaxson Hayes Best Big Man He’s Played With In One Aspect

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to be the team's starting center and he has come in and had a huge impact for them this season, nearly averaging a double-double and providing a much-needed physical presence down low. But…

This Day In Lakers History: Longest Winning Streak In Professional Sports Falls

The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers are widely believed to be one of the greatest teams of all-time. Even with Elgin Baylor...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reaches 25,000 Career Points

While there will always be an argument over who is the greatest player in the history of the NBA, there is no question...

Bruce Brown Reveals How Close He Was To Signing With Lakers In 2023

Back in 2023 the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals on their way to winning the NBA Championship. Of course, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray were leading the charge, but arguably the biggest X-factor…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Has 62 Points In Three Quarters, Outscores Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest scorers to ever step foot in the NBA, and many of his scoring...

NBA Rumors: Pelicans Wing Herb Jones Remains On Lakers’ Trade ‘Wish List’

If there is one area that is in need of improvement on the Los Angeles Lakers roster, it is the team's perimeter defense. The Lakers have a couple of players who specialize on that side of the floor such as…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Named To Emirates NBA Cup All-Tournament Team

With superstar guard Luka Doncic leading the way, the Los Angeles Lakers went undefeated in group play of the Emirates NBA Cup. And even though the run ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, who…

Lakers News: Gabe Vincent To Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week With Lower Back Tightness

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Gabe Vincent is dealing with lower back tightness and will be re-evaluated in one week. This is the latest injury setback for the veteran guard, who was forced to sit out 11 games earlier this…

Could Lakers Remove Emirates NBA Cup Championship Banner After Knicks Decline To Put One Up?

The Los Angeles Lakers were the winners of the inaugural Emirates NBA Cup back in 2023 with LeBron James being the first ever NBA Cup MVP. In celebration of the accomplishment, the Lakers hung a banner in the rafters of…