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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This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Leads L.A. To 11th Straight Win As They Prepare For Championship Run

The 1987 Los Angeles Lakers had one goal and one goal only: to return to the NBA Finals and win the fourth championship...

Lakers News: LeBron James Happy To Not Be In Play-In Tournament

Since the creation of the NBA Play-In Tournament during the 2021 season, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves having to take part three times. The results have been good as the Lakers have gone 3-0 in…

Rui Hachimura Set Lakers Franchise Record For 3-Point Shooting

Rui Hachimura has made excellent strides as an overall player since the Los Angeles Lakers traded for him back in 2023. Even though he was a former lottery pick Hachimura felt like a player who hadn't reached his potential, but…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Both Out ‘Indefinitely’

At the very least, both Luka Doncic (Grade 2 left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique injury) will be out to start the playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers. While there is some slight hope that one…

Jaxson Hayes Returns To Practice & Reveals If He Will Be Ready For Game 1 Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers will need an entire team effort if they plan defeating the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. But the Lakers have also been dealing with injuries…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Looking Forward To ‘Physical’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead of them in the playoffs as they are set to face the Houston Rockets in the first round. Being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for at least the start of…

JJ Redick: LeBron James Had ‘Remarkable’ Season For Lakers

In his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James continued to defy all logic and play at an All-Star caliber level for the Los Angeles Lakers. There were some concerns about how he would hold up, especially considering he missed the first…

Nick Smith Jr. Reacts To New Contract With Lakers

With the regular season coming to an end, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to make one final roster move. The team released Kobe Bufkin, opening up a roster spot for the playoffs and to fill that spot, they converted the…

Lakers News: Jake LaRavia Proud Of Playing All 82 Games

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a ton of injuries throughout the 2025-26 season, forcing head coach JJ Redick to constantly change his lineups and rotations. One constant throughout it all, however, has been defensive wing Jake LaRavia. LaRavia…

Lakers Rumors: Latest Updates On Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Going Into Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a very tall task in front of them as the NBA playoffs are set to begin. The team is without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as they prepare to take…