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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Luke Kennard Explains How Lakers Can Stop Thunder Scoring Runs

The Los Angeles Lakers did some good things in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they also struggled in other important areas. That ultimately saw them come up short again and they now face a 2-0 series deficit.…

No One Has Beaten Lakers Like Thunder Are This Season In At Least 50 Years

No team has given the Los Angeles Lakers more problems this season than the Oklahoma City Thunder. The defending NBA Champions have owned the Lakers this year, winning all six matchups so far and now holding a 2-0 series lead…

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Questionable For Game 3 Vs. Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers return home and will look to get back in their second round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers trail 2-0 in the series and will need the entire roster locked in if they plan…

Rui Hachimura Believes Lakers Are Focusing Too Much On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Los Angeles Lakers had an excellent opportunity to steal Game 2 on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picking up his fourth foul on a Flagrant 1, the Lakers had the ball with a five-point…

Lil Wayne Calls Thunder Games ‘Unwatchable’ Due To Officials

There was a lot of frustration with officiating following the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Throughout the night, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and JJ Redick were all seen angrily voicing their issues with the…

How Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & JJ Redick Fared In Annual Anonymous NBA Player Poll

Every year, The Athletic releases an anonymous NBA player poll in which numerous players place votes on their fellow players and coaches in numerous categories. The 2026 version was recently released with multiple members of the Los Angeles Lakers being…

Rui Hachimura Making NBA Playoff History With 3-Point Shooting Streak

Ever since being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers, forward Rui Hachimura has grown tremendously as an outside shooter. While he was always capable from deep, Hachimura has developed into one of the best 3-point shooters in the entire NBA,…

Luka Doncic Praises Lakers Teammates For Stepping Up In His Absence

With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, very few people gave the Los Angeles Lakers a chance to advance out of the first round this postseason. But thanks to players such as Marcus Smart, Rui…

Alex Caruso: LeBron James Still ‘Very Capable’ Of Being Best Player

There have been a handful of role players throughout his illustrious career that LeBron James has just seemed to click with on another level. When it comes to his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is no one who…

Marcus Smart Takes Responsibility For Lakers’ Offensive Struggles

Coming into the series, it was believed that the Los Angeles Lakers, without superstar Luka Doncic, would struggle to score against the Oklahoma City Thunder's defense. The Thunder are considered to be one of, if not the best defense in…