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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2026 NBA All-Star Saturday: Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest, Shooting Stars Participants

NBA All-Star Weekend is nearly upon us and this year's event will feature some changes from prior years. Most notable is the change in the All-Star Game format with the league introducing a USA vs. the World dynamic featuring three…

Lakers News: LeBron James Collaborates With USC Star JuJu Watkins On New Nike Sneaker

Back in 2023, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James debuted his LeBron NXXT Gen line of sneakers for Nike. This particular line is geared more towards younger basketball players with features designed to better support them on the court. James…

Austin Reaves: Winning Championship With Lakers Is Biggest Goal

Prior to the calf strain that cost him 17 games, Austin Reaves was in the midst of easily the best season of his career. Thriving in an expanded role for the Los Angeles Lakers, Reaves was in line to make…

Bronny James: Lakers Believe They Are Contenders If Healthy

The Los Angeles Lakers are right in the heart of the Western Conference playoff race and do have some good wins over the likes of the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the Lakers have suffered some…

Lakers News: Drew Timme Put In A Lot Of Work To Improve 3-Pointer Shot

One of the more surprising developments of this season for the Los Angeles Lakers has been the emergence of big man Drew Timme, who earned a two-way contract with the team after some excellent play for the South Bay Lakers…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 51 Points Vs. Nuggets To Extend Streak Of 40-Plus Point Performances

The 2003 season wasn't the best for the Los Angeles Lakers as, after three straight championship runs, they had...

Kobe Bufkin Appreciates Rob Pelinka & Lakers Giving Him Opportunity

Following the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers had one open roster spot and were expected to be active on the buyout market. But instead of pursuing the likes of Cam Thomas or Haywood Highsmith, the front office, led…

Lakers News: Adou Thiero Felt ‘Back To Normal’ In Return

Lost in the midst of the Los Angeles Lakers being down their entire starting lineup against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night was the fact that rookie Adou Thiero suited up for the first time since Dec. 30 as…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Discusses Difficulties Of Facing Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama completely dominated the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, scoring 37 of his 40 points in the first half as the San Antonio Spurs ran away with an easy victory against a shorthanded team without their entire starting…

Lakers Rumors: Adou Thiero Participates In First Full-Contact Stay-Ready Game

The Los Angeles Lakers used their lone draft pick in 2025 on promising wing Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. Thiero is known to be an excellent athlete and relentless defender with some offensive potential should he develop properly. Unfortunately for…