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 Rumors: Jason Kidd Wasn’t Thrilled With Luka Doncic’s Conditioning On Mavericks

The trade that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers is considered by many to be the worst in the history of the NBA. And that move ultimately cost Maverick general manager Nico Harrison his…

JJ Redick Compares Marcus Smart Joining Lakers To When He Signed With Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Marcus Smart this past offseason to bring the team some veteran leadership as well as an outstanding perimeter defender, which this roster sorely needed. And to this point, Smart has been everything the team could…

NBA Unveils New USA Vs. World Format For 2026 All-Star Game

For many years now, the NBA has been trying to figure out a way to fix the All-Star Game. While always an exhibition to show off the skills of the game's best players, there was a level of competitiveness that…

Luka Doncic: Lakers Can’t Wait For LeBron James To Return

Thanks to the outstanding play of the backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to an excellent start to the season. And now it looks as if the season debut of LeBron…

Lakers Rumors: Klay Thompson Took Less Money To Sign With Mavericks & Play With Luka Doncic

In the summer of 2024, Klay Thompson, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, became a free agent and it seemed like a foregone conclusion that he would be leaving the Golden State Warriors. With the Los Angeles Lakers…

Marcus Smart Leading Way For Lakers On Defensive End

Another outstanding Luka Doncic performance and the return of Austin Reaves will get all of the headlines in the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Charlotte Hornets. But the player who really set the tone and was the spark to…

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Focusing More On Defense This Season

There is no question that the Los Angeles Lakers' offense, led by the outstanding backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, is good enough to compete with any team in the league. But it will be their ability to defend…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Happy To Have Austin Reaves Back In Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers got back on track in the second game of their road trip, taking down the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Of course, Luka Doncic was amazing once again, but the biggest news was that Austin Reaves…

Mavericks Admit Mistake In Trading Luka Doncic To Lakers By Firing Nico Harrison

The trade that sent superstar guard Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers will long be remembered as the most shocking deal in NBA history. While the Lakers and their fans celebrated, fans of the Mavericks…

Lakers News: Jake LaRavia Appreciated Level Of Detail In Free Agency Phone Call With JJ Redick

To the surprise of many this offseason, the first player the Los Angeles Lakers signed in free agency was wing Jake LaRavia, an under-the-radar player who had yet to make a big splash in the league. Not only that, but…