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 News: JJ Redick Wants Bronny James To Emulate Davion Mitchell & T.J. McConnell

Without a doubt the most promising development from the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League was the play of Bronny James. The guard looked far more comfortable than he did last year and the growth and development that he has undergone…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Deion Sanders On Beating Bladder Cancer

Over the past couple of years, one of the biggest stories in all of sports has been the rise of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as head coach at Colorado University. He drew a ton of attention and ratings…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Didn’t Play Basketball For 1 Month After Season Ended

For many NBA players, especially international ones, the offseason is filled with just as much basketball as the regular season. That has certainly been the case for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic, whose Slovenian National Team responsibilities often gives…

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Acquires Russell Westbrook From Wizards

After a disappointing 2020-21 season that was decimated by injuries, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers front office...

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Alex Len

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for superstar guard Luka Doncic was a move that completely changed the trajectory of the franchise for the long-term. In the immediate aftermath, it also left the team extremely thin at center as they dealt…

Lakers Video: Getting To Know Deandre Ayton

The first big signing the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was bringing in center Deandre Ayton on a two-year contract. The team was in dire need of a big man after being dominated in the paint during the playoffs…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Relieved To Not Have To Defend Luka Doncic Anymore

From the moment he was drafted in 2012, Marcus Smart had a defined role as a perimeter defender who lived to make life hell on the opposition's best player. And now that he has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers,…

Former Lakers Guard Ron Harper Makes Plea To NBA Fans

Debates in all sports are commonplace but when it comes to basketball, the energy surrounding these debates and, particularly the GOAT talks is unlike anything else. This has come to the forefront once again recently with a recent greatest NBA…

Lakers News: Bronny James & Dalton Knecht Could Play In Drew League

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 Summer League team was led by their draft picks from last season, first-round pick Dalton Knecht and second-round pick Bronny James. While completely different types of players, each has shown flashes of what they can…

Marcus Smart Discusses Fit With Lakers

With the goal of shoring up their perimeter defense, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-year contract with former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. Smart has dealt with some injuries over the past couple seasons, but…