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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Kevin Durant Discusses How He Can Be Better Against Aggressive Lakers Defense

Kevin Durant returned to the Houston Rockets' lineup for Game 2 of the first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. But that didn't lead to a change in results as the Lakers again came out on top, defeating…

JJ Redick: It’s Been ‘Really Nice’ To Have Luka Doncic Back With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to take down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round playoff series despite being without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. There still is no concrete timeline…

Lakers Injury Update: Kevin Durant Questionable; Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Out For Game 2

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that star guards Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) remain out for Game 2 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, Rockets star Kevin Durant…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Explains ‘New Feeling’ In Return To Playoffs

In the first nine seasons of his NBA career, Marcus Smart was in the playoffs every year as a member of the Boston Celtics. But it had been three years since his last playoff contest as he failed to make…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Describes Luke Kennard’s Game 1 Performance In 1 Word

The Los Angeles Lakers are gonna need some big performances to take down the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and they got that in a big way in Game 1. Luke Kennard has stepped up…

LeBron James Discusses Adaptability To Give Lakers Whatever Is Needed

Coming into the postseason without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, it was known that LeBron James would have to play at an unbelievable level for the Los Angeles Lakers to have a chance at success. And in Game 1 against…

This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor’s Triple-Double Sends L.A. To 1969 NBA Finals

The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came...

Reviewing Lakers-Rockets Regular-Season Matchups Ahead Of First-Round Series

The middle of the Western Conference was in flux for much of the regular season as four teams were separated by just a couple of games. In the end, the Los Angeles Lakers wound up with the fourth seed and…

Lakers Have Clean Injury Report For Game 1 Against Rockets Outside Of Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers' injury report for Game 1 of their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets is exactly as expected. Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain) and Austin Reaves (left oblique muscle strain) are out, but the rest…

Jake LaRavia Breaks Down Lakers’ Pregame Ritual

One thing that has been apparent to anyone watching the Los Angeles Lakers this season is that this team has excellent chemistry and camaraderie with one another. From the star players down to the last man on the bench, everyone…