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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Centers Options Lakers Can Trade For To Add Frontcourt Depth

Since before the season began, the Los Angeles Lakers have been open about their desire to add another center to the roster, primarily a big-bodied, physical option who can help ease the load on Anthony Davis. While Davis is still…

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Has 12th Career 50-Point Game In Double OT Win Over Rockets

In the mid-2000s Kobe Bryant was at the peak of his powers. He was the best player in the NBA, unstoppable offensively...

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Lakers Vs. Timberwolves Preview: Austin Reaves To Return After Missing Five Games

The Los Angeles Lakers return to the court for the first time in five days with a chance for redemption as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Austin Reaves was listed as probable and is expected to return from a…

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JJ Redick Hopeful Recent Adversity Can Help Lakers Come Together

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the midst of a very rough stretch over the past couple of weeks. The team has lost seven of their last 10 games and been blown out in many of those while often…

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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Out & Austin Reaves Questionable Vs. Timberwolves

As expected, LeBron James (left foot soreness) has been listed as out for the Los Angeles Lakers' contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Meanwhile, Austin Reaves (left pelvic contusion) is listed as questionable for the game. This will…

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CNN Announces New Original Series On Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

CNN has announced a new three-part original series entitled Kobe: The Making of a Legend, which will premiere Saturday, Jan. 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT and air every Saturday at the same time. The series will provide a look into…

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Lakers News: Vince Carter Believes LeBron James Is Playing Too Many Minutes

This has been an interesting year so far for LeBron James as the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar has, at times, looked unbelievable with some of his performances, notching multiple triple-doubles. However, at other times he has looked tired and worn…

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Lakers Injury Update: Jaxson Hayes Return Date In ‘Flux’

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with a multitude of injuries and one of the more important has been to reserve center Jaxson Hayes. The Lakers are already thin in the frontcourt behind Anthony Davis and Hayes has really…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Stresses Importance Of Communication On Defense

The defense of the Los Angeles Lakers has been up-and-down this season to say the least, and more often than not it has been on the lower end of that spectrum. Head coach JJ Redick has tried to implement different…

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LeBron James Away From Lakers For Personal Reasons

Thanks to a break in the schedule because of the Emirates NBA Cup, the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to get a couple of days of rest before getting back on the practice court. One player it stands to…

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