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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2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Dalton Knecht

When Dalton Knecht dropped to the Los Angeles Lakers with the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, many felt it was an absolutely perfect fit. The University of Tennessee star was one of the top scorers in college basketball…

Mychal Thompson Glad Pat Riley Is ‘Finally’ Getting Lakers Statue

Mychal Thompson was a key piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' back-to-back championship teams in 1987 and 1988. Those teams, led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, were coached by Pat Riley who remains considered as one of the greatest…

Lakers’ NBA Rivalry Week Schedule: Nuggets, Clippers & Mavericks

Recently, the NBA has introduced "Rivalry Week," which features some of the best matchups of the year with teams who have some sort of history that ratchet up the intensity of the meetings. Of course, the Los Angeles Lakers are…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Card Sells For Record Amount

The sports memorabilia market is an extremely lucrative one, especially when it comes to items featuring icons like late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant cards and memorabilia regularly sell for some of the biggest prices in the…

Luka Doncic Sat Out Slovenia’s Game Vs. Lithuania But Will Play Saturday Vs. Latvia

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has made news all summer long thanks to his complete physical transformation this offseason. And after signing a three-year contract extension with the Lakers, Doncic left to go back overseas and lead his native…

Lakers Tied For Most National TV Games During 2025-26 Regular Season

The Los Angeles Lakers remain the premier franchise in the NBA. With a massive international following and being led by two of the biggest superstars in basketball in Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the Lakers are regularly featured on national…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Max Christie

Coming into the 2024-25 season, Max Christie was one of the most talked about players on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. After a promising second season, many expected Christie to take a leap in Year 3 as there was legitimate…

Lakers To Unveil Pat Riley Statue On Feb. 22 Vs. Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the statue for Hall of Fame coach and executive Pat Riley will be unveiled at Star Plaza on February 22, 2026 when they host the Boston Celtics. Riley, of course, was the architect behind…

Top Lakers Games To Look Forward To In 2025-26 Season

It's that time of the year again. The NBA has released its schedule for the 2025-26 season and everyone immediately begins circling the dates on their calendars highlighting the top matchups of the year. For most teams, the Los Angeles…

Lakers Rumors: Evaluators Not Putting Much Stock In Dalton Knecht’s Summer League Performance

Coming into Summer League, many assumed that Los Angeles Lakers' 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht would be the team's best player. Even though he had a tumultuous first season, Knecht had a number of big games for the Lakers and…