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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Jaxson Hayes Returns To Practice & Reveals If He Will Be Ready For Game 1 Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers will need an entire team effort if they plan defeating the Houston Rockets in the first round of the NBA playoffs without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. But the Lakers have also been dealing with injuries…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Looking Forward To ‘Physical’ Playoff Matchup With Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers have a tough task ahead of them in the playoffs as they are set to face the Houston Rockets in the first round. Being without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for at least the start of…

JJ Redick: LeBron James Had ‘Remarkable’ Season For Lakers

In his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James continued to defy all logic and play at an All-Star caliber level for the Los Angeles Lakers. There were some concerns about how he would hold up, especially considering he missed the first…

Nick Smith Jr. Reacts To New Contract With Lakers

With the regular season coming to an end, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to make one final roster move. The team released Kobe Bufkin, opening up a roster spot for the playoffs and to fill that spot, they converted the…

Lakers News: Jake LaRavia Proud Of Playing All 82 Games

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a ton of injuries throughout the 2025-26 season, forcing head coach JJ Redick to constantly change his lineups and rotations. One constant throughout it all, however, has been defensive wing Jake LaRavia. LaRavia…

Lakers Rumors: Latest Updates On Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Going Into Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have a very tall task in front of them as the NBA playoffs are set to begin. The team is without their two leading scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as they prepare to take…

This Day In Lakers History (4/13/16): Kobe Bryant Scores 60 Points Against Jazz In Career Finale

Without a doubt, it is the greatest sendoff game in sports history. Everyone remembers where they were when Kobe Bryant...

This Day In Lakers History: Lamar Odom Drops Triple-Double As L.A. Pushes Toward Playoffs

Lamar Odom was truly one of the most unique players to ever play in the NBA. Nearly seven-feet tall, Odom had the...

Lakers Injury Report: Marcus Smart, LeBron James & Luke Kennard Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James (left foot injury management), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Luke Kennard (left finger injury management) are available for Friday night's contest against the Phoenix Suns, while Jaxson Hayes (left foot injury…

LeBron James Willing To Do ‘Everything’ To Help Lakers Overcome Injuries

The Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to pick up a win since losing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to injury. The Lakers took down the Golden State Warriors in emphatic fashion on the road and to no…