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 News: Deandre Ayton Still Working On Pick-And-Roll Chemistry With Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The addition of center Deandre Ayton was arguably the most important signing the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Lakers were terribly thin up front and Ayton provides them with a big body who cleans the glass and projects as…

Austin Reaves Pins Lakers’ Third-Quarter Struggles On Players, Not Coaches

The third quarter has been an issue for the Los Angeles Lakers for years now and it once again reared its head in their season opener against the Golden State Warriors. A one-point game at halftime grew to a 17-point…

Rui Hachimura: Lakers Still Trying To ‘Figure Out Our Rhythm’ After Lack Of Preseason Reps

Rui Hachimura has grown into an extremely important role player for the Los Angeles Lakers since being acquired back in 2022. In the Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors, the bruising forward was solid, if not unspectacular, as…

JJ Redick: Lakers Need To Fix Trend Of Terrible Third Quarters

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to pick up a win in their regular season opener, falling to the Golden State Warriors 119-109 despite an outstanding individual performance from Luka Doncic, And unfortunately for JJ Redick's squad, a familiar issue…

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Focused On Helping Team Win Amidst Contract Uncertainty

There has already been a lot of discussion regarding Austin Reaves becoming a free agent at the end of this season and how much money he could command on the open market. But there's another starter on the Los Angeles…

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Adou Thiero Out; Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James (right sciatica) and Adou Thiero (left knee surgery recovery) have been ruled out. Meanwhile, Bronny James and Jaxson Hayes are…

JJ Redick Expects Luka Doncic To Be In MVP Conversation If Lakers Are Winning

Coming into the 2025-26 season, there has been a lot of anticipation about Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and the kind of year he could have in his first full season with the franchise. After getting into the best…

Jarred Vanderbilt: Lakers Have To ‘Hold Down The Fort’ Until LeBron James Comes Back

The Los Angeles Lakers have already been dealt a blow before the season even begins as superstar LeBron James is dealing with sciatica and is expected to miss the start of the regular season. The Lakers will need a number…

Lakers Video: JJ Redick Breaks Down Importance Of Team Defense

Coming into the 2025-26 season, most believe in the Los Angeles Lakers on the offensive end as the team will be powered by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James, once he's healthy. The question most have about JJ Redick's…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Believes He & Deandre Ayton Can Play Together In Two-Big Lineups

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers brought home the championship, they did so by often employing two-big lineups with either Javale McGee or Dwight Howard alongside Anthony Davis. And recently, there have been a couple of teams who are…