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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Former Lakers Coach Paul Westhead Receives 2026 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award

The National Basketball Coaches Association announced that former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Paul Westhead will be the recipient of the 2026 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. Westhead's coaching career spans more than 40 years in the college and professional…

LeBron James Joins Cristiano Ronaldo For Latest Nike Ad Ahead Of World Cup

There are very few athletes that can even approach the level of popularity and stardom worldwide that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has. But without a doubt one of those athletes is Portuguese soccer megastar Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, like…

Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Wants Max Contract This Offseason

Austin Reaves has been playing on one of the NBA's biggest bargain contracts for the past couple seasons, but this summer he is set to cash-in after greatly outplaying his deal. Reaves is eligible for a max contract with the…

Robert Horry: Lakers Must Build Roster To Compete With Spurs And Thunder

This offseason is a major one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to properly build their roster around superstar guard Luka Doncic and compete for an NBA Championship. But no matter what they do this summer, the Lakers…

Rui Hachimura To Appear At NBA Rising Stars Invitational In Singapore

For as much as Rui Hachimura's star has grown since becoming a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, he is an even bigger star in his home country of Japan. Hachimura was born in Toyama and is the first Japanese-born…

AJ Dybantsa: Watching Luka Doncic Live Was ‘Craziest Performance’

The 2026 NBA Draft is quickly approaching and is believed to be one of the most talented in many years. At the top of many prospect lists is BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, whom many believe will be the first overall…

Victor Wembanyama Joins Kobe Bryant & LeBron James In NBA History

The NBA playoffs are a very different game than the regular season and oftentimes young players struggle under the pressure with the brighter lights and increased physicality. That's why it is very rare to see a player such as San…

Chris Paul Spoke With Kobe Bryant Before Trade To Lakers Was Vetoed

One of the biggest what ifs in NBA history is the vetoed trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers to team with Kobe Bryant in 2011. Much has been said about what happened and Paul…

LeBron James Reveals What He Looks For When Watching Film

Just as important as on-court work is for players and teams to improve, there is also a lot to be learned from studying film. This is something Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always embraced throughout his career in…

LeBron James Explains How He Remembers Handshakes With Teammates

Arguably LeBron James' greatest asset on the basketball court is his mind as he truly has one of the highest basketball IQs in the history of the NBA. But one random way his brain capacity shows itself is with the…