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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Anthony Davis Discusses Shift To Being Lakers’ Top Option Over LeBron James

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Anthony Davis and paired him with LeBron James, many felt that at some point, the former would need to ascend to being the team's best player and primary offensive option. This season, under…

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JJ Redick Believes Lakers Need More Practice Time To Help Fix Issues

Defense has been an issue for the Los Angeles Lakers for the entirety of this season. Head coach JJ Redick has worked to implement different strategies in order to help, but it feels like once one thing improves, a new…

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Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Thought He Would Be Amnestied & Sign With Knicks

There was a time back in the mid-2010s when the amnesty rule was in full effect throughout the NBA. Each team was allowed to release one player and while the player would still be owed that money, it wouldn't count…

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Defensive Wings Lakers Can Acquire Given Jarred Vanderbilt’s Extended Absence

Perimeter defense has been an issue for the Los Angeles Lakers all season long as the team simply lacks many options when it comes down to locking up the opposing team's top player. Making things worse has been the unavailability…

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LeBron James Assesses Lakers’ First Quarter Of 2024-25 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it to the quarter-season mark with a 12-9 record. While clearly not one of the top teams in the league, things could also be far worse especially with a new head coach in JJ…

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Lakers Vs. Heat Preview: Austin Reaves Remains Out In Third Game Of Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Austin Reaves for third consecutive game as they head to Floria for the third game of their road trip against the struggling Miami Heat. Both teams come into this having lost their last…

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Anthony Davis Believes Lakers’ Recent Offense Has Too Much ‘Randomness’ & Lacks Spacing

Much of the talk for the Los Angeles Lakers following their loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves centered on the team's offensive struggles. Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for just 22 points, and the Lakers managed just 80 points total,…

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Buzzer-Beater Over Dwyane Wade

If there is one thing Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is known for, it is his penchant for coming through in...

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JJ Redick Admits Lakers’ Offense Looking Less Like ‘Aberration’ After Loss To Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fifth game in their last seven contests as they were blown out by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in the second of a back-to-back. JJ Redick's team put forth their worst offensive performance…

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Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves Questionable To Return Vs. Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers look to get back on track on Wednesday night when they continue their road trip against the Miami Heat. But the status of guard Austin Reaves remains up in the air as he is listed as…

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