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 Release Statement Following Death Of Jerry West

Jerry West will forever go down as one of the greatest members of the Los Angeles Lakers organization ever...

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Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Pau Gasol & More React To Passing Of Lakers Legend Jerry West

Los Angeles Lakers legend and basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West passed away at the age of 86 years old...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Offers Condolences After Passing Of Jerry West

The basketball world lost a literal icon as Jerry West passed away at the age of 86...

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Lakers Rumors: Head Coach Expected To Be In Place By 2024 NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers search for their next head coach must continue on after Dan Hurley rejected their $70 million offer in favor...

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Shams Charania Refutes Adrian Wojnarowski’s Report That Dan Hurley Was Lakers’ No. 1 Target From Start

When news initially broke that the Los Angeles Lakers were pursuing UConn head coach Dan Hurley for their coaching vacancy...

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Lakers Rumors: No Clear Plan B In Place Following Dan Hurley Rejection

With Dan Hurley rejecting the Los Angeles Lakers' massive offer to become head coach of the team and choosing to remain at UConn, the franchise must now pivot in their search for their next head coach...

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Is Lakers’ Head Coaching Gig Viewed As Good Or Bad Job?

In the wake of Dan Hurley rejecting a more lucrative financial offer from the Los Angeles Lakers in order to remain with UConn...

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Former Lakers Coach Rudy Tomjanovich Wins Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award

Former Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers head coach Rudy Tomjanovic was named the winner of the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime...

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This Day In Lakers History: Los Angeles Hires Phil Jackson As Head Coach In 1999

(Originally published on March 13, 2014) After signing Shaquille O'Neal and drafting Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996, the Lakers seemingly had their foundation set for the future and many expected them to dominate immediately. Unfortunately for the team, that…

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Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Was Offered Six Year, $70 Million Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers made a strong pursuit of UConn head coach Dan Hurley to become the franchise's next head coach...

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