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 Rumors: Kobe Bufkin Being Waived To Open Up Playoff Roster Spot

With the postseason just around the corner and the Los Angeles Lakers trying to figure out the best possible rotations and lineups as they navigate things without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the team is waiving guard Kobe Bufkin, via…

LeBron James Gives Reason Behind Luka Doncic’s Huge First Full Season With Lakers

The year that Luka Doncic has had for the Los Angeles Lakers in his first full season with the franchise has simply been unbelievable. Prior to suffering the unfortunate Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Doncic had put up numbers very…

Lakers Injury Update: Marcus Smart & Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) are out on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. Smart has missed the last eight games while dealing with an ankle injury…

Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Excited For ‘Last Coaching Stint’

Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper has been named the head coach of the Cal State LA Golden Eagles. Cooper has previously served as an assistant there in 2023, but will now take over the NCAA Division II program, replacing…

Kobe Bryant-Michael Jordan Combo Autograph Card Sells For More Than $850,000 In Auction

A 2000 Upper Deck Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan combo autograph card sold for $869,250 to lead Heritage Auctions’ April 3-4 Spring Sports Card Catalog Auction. In total, the auction netted $13,775,001. The Bryant-Jordan combo card features bold signatures from…

Lakers News: Adou Thiero Sees Opportunity To Earn Postseason Minutes

With the team's top scorers both out due to injury and the playoffs right around the corner, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is looking for players to step up. Many players will get the opportunity to prove they…

JJ Redick Focused On Finding Players ‘All In’ On Fighting For Lakers In Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers must completely switch gears now that they are without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future. Doncic and Reaves were the team's two leading scorers, so head coach JJ Redick must now figure…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Doesn’t Sugarcoat Deandre Ayton’s Struggles Catching Passes

With the Los Angeles Lakers down both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the foreseeable future, not to mention LeBron James in Tuesday night's loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it would seem to be a prime opportunity for center…

Anthony Davis Gives Immediate Reaction To Finding Out Lakers Traded Him For Luka Doncic

More than a year later and it is still widely accepted that the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks is the most shocking trade in NBA history, if not all of American sports. No…

JJ Redick Downplays Confrontation With Jarred Vanderbilt In Lakers Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third consecutive game on Tuesday night, once again getting blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the team reeling following the injuries to leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, frustrations may be…