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 Details Benefit Of Upbringing As Point Guard

The growth of Austin Reaves into an All-Star caliber player for the Los Angeles Lakers this season has been truly amazing to watch. Reaves has grown from a glue-guy type of player to a legitimate on-ball creator who consistently gets…

NBA Considering Harsher Tanking Penalties

One of the big stories across the league this season has been the increased number of teams that seem to be obviously tanking in hopes of improving their draft position for what is viewed as one of the most talent-rich…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Available; Marcus Smart & Adou Thiero Out Vs. Nets

Luka Doncic (left hamstring soreness) and Rui Hachimura (right calf injury management) are available for the Los Angeles Lakers' contest on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. However Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) are…

Tyrese Maxey Reveals Friendly Competition With LeBron James

Many of the great up-and-coming stars in the NBA today grew up watching Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Now that they are in the league alongside him, some have been able to develop a real relationship with LeBron. One…

Projected NBA Salary Cap For 2026-27 Season Lower Than Expected

This offseason is setting up to be an extremely important one for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they are set to have ample salary cap space to make moves in free agency, while also having access to multiple first-round draft…

This Day In Lakers History: City Of Los Angeles Breaks Ground On Staples Center

Back during the early years of the Los Angeles Lakers, and especially during the 'Showtime' era, the Great Western...

Luka Doncic Made NBA History During 10-Game Stretch

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end on Monday night in a three-point loss to the Detroit Pistons. Even though they came up short, Luka Doncic again led the way offensively as he had…

J. Cole Shares Heartfelt Reason LeBron James Was Carrying Vinyl Record

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has developed a reputation -- in the eyes of many fans -- for being 'performative' with how he presents himself to the public. Some have said James outright lies with examples of him talking…

LeBron James Praises One Improved Aspect During Lakers’ Recent Success

Despite 56 combined points from Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and a near triple-double from LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers saw their nine-game win streak come to an end at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Despite the loss,…

Lakers Injury Updates: Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Adou Thiero Out Vs. Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion), Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Deandre Ayton (back soreness) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) as out for the team's contest against the Indiana Pacers. Smart, Hachimura and Thiero…