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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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Hopes Fans Appreciate LeBron James’ Time With Lakers

One of the biggest accomplishments LeBron James made as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers was becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing franchise legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's longstanding record. And now that James' time with the Lakers has come…

Chris Mañon Believes Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr Is Gonna Be ‘Problem’ In NBA

Many were surprised to see Cameron Carr drop down to the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but the Los Angeles Lakers made sure he didn't fall any further, trading up one spot to select him. Carr checks…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic ‘Pushed Hard’ For Walker Kessler Acquisition

The biggest and most important move the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was acquiring young and promising center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz. Kessler was a restricted free agent and the Lakers were intent on…

Adou Thiero Focused On Improving In Summer League, Not New Lakers Roster

The Los Angeles Lakers' roster has undergone a complete overhaul this offseason. In fact, the team's starting five of LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard and Deandre Ayton that started the playoff opener against the Houston Rockets are…

Lakers Rumors: Hawks Not Interested In Jarred Vanderbilt In Potential Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trade

There are still moves to be made to fill out the Los Angeles Lakers' roster and the front office has continued to explore avenues with which to improve the team. Recently, the Lakers have been linked to wing Jonathan Kuminga,…

Lakers Two-Way Forward AK Okereke Focused On Being Versatile Player

Of the Los Angeles Lakers' three players signed to two-way contracts, the least known is forward AK Okereke. The forward spent three years at Cornell University before finishing his playing career at Vanderbilt, which is somehow the exact same path…

Jalen Brunson Reveals Close Tie To Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was always someone who loved to help out and give advice to the next generation of basketball players as there were many legends who took the time to teach him as he was coming…

Former Spurs Staffer Confirms Gregg Popovich Blocked Kawhi Leonard Trade To Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise built on its stars and have a history of somehow landing the biggest names and best players the NBA has to offer. After signing LeBron James in 2018, the Lakers would turn their…

Cameron Carr Didn’t Realize LeBron James Was Leaving Lakers

One of the biggest questions going into the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was the future of LeBron James. After eight years with the franchise, James was set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer and whether or not…

Mavericks Rookie Sergio De Larrea Idolized Luka Doncic Growing Up

There are very few players in the history of international basketball who were dominant as a teenager overseas before coming over to the NBA, but Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was one of those. Doncic starred for Real Madrid,…