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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Deandre Ayton Hopes To Grow As Rim Protector With Lakers

The addition of big man Deandre Ayton could have a major impact on the Los Angeles Lakers. At 7'0" tall and 250 pounds, Ayton has the physical attributes the Lakers sorely needed in the middle. He is a great finisher…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Betting Odds To Win American Century Championship Golf Tournament

It is very well known that when Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves isn't training, his favorite hobby is golf. Reaves has spoken many times about his love for golf and spending as much time as possible on the course,…

Deandre Ayton Excited To Join Lakers & Be Back In ‘Winning Situation’

The Los Angeles Lakers came into this offseason in need of a center and they found one in former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton. The Portland Trail Blazers surprisingly agreed to a buyout with Ayton prior to the start…

Jake LaRavia Feels Lakers Were ‘Best Fit’ In Free Agency

There has been a lot of attention given to the Los Angeles Lakers signing of center Deandre Ayton and rightfully so as the center position was the team's biggest need coming into the offseason. But the Lakers' signing of wing…

Lakers Rumors: Buzz Surrounding De’Anthony Melton Has Died Down

At the start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a couple of different names they could potentially look to bring in this summer. One of the most intriguing was guard De'Anthony Melton, who most recently played…

Lakers Jersey Numbers For Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia & Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their offseason moves official, announcing the signings of Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia, as well as the acquisition of second-round pick Adou Thiero in a historic seven-team deal stemming from the trade to send…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes Deandre Ayton Is ‘Starting-Caliber Center’

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has been open about the franchise's desire to add a big man after the team was dominated in the paint by the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round playoff…

Lakers Rumors: Assistant Coach Scott Brooks Pushed For Deandre Ayton Signing

Without a doubt the biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was signing center Deandre Ayton. There was no questioning this team's need for a center and Ayton fits the bill as a big, athletic center who can…

Lakers Rumors: Jaxson Hayes Waived No-Trade Clause On New Contract

Following the the trade for Luka Doncic which sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers were left with Jaxson Hayes as the only center on the roster. Hayes stepped up as best he could and had…

Lakers Rumors: Adou Thiero Contract Details

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired rookie forward Adou Thiero, the No. 36 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as part of the first ever seven-team trade in league history. The Lakers made two trades on Day 2 of…