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: LeBron James & Adou Thiero Out; Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James (right sciatica) and Adou Thiero (left knee surgery recovery) have been ruled out. Meanwhile, Bronny James and Jaxson Hayes are…

JJ Redick Expects Luka Doncic To Be In MVP Conversation If Lakers Are Winning

Coming into the 2025-26 season, there has been a lot of anticipation about Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and the kind of year he could have in his first full season with the franchise. After getting into the best…

Jarred Vanderbilt: Lakers Have To ‘Hold Down The Fort’ Until LeBron James Comes Back

The Los Angeles Lakers have already been dealt a blow before the season even begins as superstar LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and is expected to miss the start of the regular season. The Lakers will need a number…

Lakers Video: JJ Redick Breaks Down Importance Of Team Defense

Coming into the 2025-26 season, most believe in the Los Angeles Lakers on the offensive end as the team will be powered by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James, once he's healthy. The question most have about JJ Redick's…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Believes He & Deandre Ayton Can Play Together In Two-Big Lineups

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers brought home the championship, they did so by often employing two-big lineups with either Javale McGee or Dwight Howard alongside Anthony Davis. And recently, there have been a couple of teams who are…

Lakers News: Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hopes To Be Better Than Kobe Bryant One Day

Last season was the year Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaped into true superstar territory. He won both the regular season and NBA Finals MVP awards in leading the Thunder to their first NBA Championship and, along the way,…

Frank Vogel: Lakers Were Winning 2020 NBA Championship ‘No Matter What’

Despite many who played inside the bubble in 2020 calling it one of the most difficult experiences of their career, there are still some who choose try and invalidate the championship the Los Angeles Lakers won that season led by…

Lakers Video: Offseason Locker Room Renovations Inside Crypto.com Arena Unveiled

The Los Angeles Lakers are truly one of the premier franchises in all of sports with their success on the court and their brand visibility off it being nearly unmatched for most other teams. The Lakers have also always been…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Discusses What Goes Into Deciding Starting Lineup

Since training camp began, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is what their starting lineup will be. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton are basically locks, but the fifth spot seems to be…

Luka Doncic Named Official Community Ambassador For Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee

The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, led by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, has announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic will serve as an Official Community Ambassador for the Los Angeles World Cup…