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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Austin Reaves: LeBron James Knows When He Needs To ‘Lock In’ For Lakers

Certain players throughout the NBA just have an ability to understand the stage and moment and really step their game up in those times. For the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, the two players who understood that assignment were…

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Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Grateful To Play & Win On Christmas Day

NBA games on Christmas Day are a tradition that has been going on for a very long time and it is pretty much a guarantee that the Los Angeles Lakers will be taking the court every year. This year saw…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Feels Better Preparation & Passing Helps Limit Turnovers

Turnovers have been an issue in many of the Los Angeles Lakers' losses this season. JJ Redick's team is actually in the top-10 in taking care of the ball this season, but when they have had their worst showings it…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Has Seen Rise In Energy From LeBron James Since Time Off

When LeBron James sat out back-to-back games due to left foot soreness, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick also noted the fact that the chance to give the superstar an extended break in the middle of the season thanks…

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Austin Reaves: Lakers’ Game-Winning Play Against Warriors Was Meant For LeBron James

With Anthony Davis spraining his ankle, the pressure was on LeBron James and Austin Reaves to carry the Los Angeles Lakers to a Christmas Day win over the Golden State Warriors. Things seemed to be in hand until Stephen Curry…

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This Day In Lakers History: Ron Harper Provides Unexpected Boost In Win Over Mavericks

Back during the early 2000s championship runs of the Los Angeles Lakers, everything, rightfully so, revolved around...

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Lakers Rumors: Willing To Trade First-Round Picks For Short & Long-Term Pieces

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up an impressive victory on the road on Christmas Day, taking down the Golden State Warriors despite losing Anthony Davis in the first quarter to injury. The win showed some of the potential that exists…

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Stephen Curry Addresses Possibility Of Teaming Up With Lakers’ LeBron James In NBA

The rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors legend Stephen Curry has been going on for nearly a decade. And now another chapter is set to take place when the Lakers and Warriors square off…

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This Day In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Becomes Fastest Coach To Win 1,000 Games

When it comes to great Los Angeles Lakers coaches, the two who are always brought up first are Phil Jackson and...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Not Taking Matchups With Stephen Curry For Granted

The Los Angeles Lakers won't have much time to dwell on their loss to the Detroit Pistons as they must turn right around to take on the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. Of course, that means another meeting between…

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