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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This Day In Lakers History: Elgin Baylor’s Triple-Double Sends L.A. To 1969 NBA Finals

The trio of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain was one that was nearly unstoppable once they all came...

Lakers Video: Robert Horry Gifts Signed Jersey To Child Who Lost One In Palisades Fires

A large portion of Southern California was greatly affected by the wildfires that spread throughout the area in January. The most destructive of those occurred in the Palisades, which wound up being the third-most destructive in California history, even affecting…

Lakers News: Dorian Finney-Smith Looking Forward To Playoff Atmosphere At Crypto.com Arena

There is a ton of excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as the postseason nears and the Crypto.com Arena is expected to be rocking for Game 1 on Saturday night. Someone who will play a major role for the Lakers…

Adam Silver Implies Luka Doncic Trade To Lakers Played Factor In Increased NBA Ratings

The Los Angeles Lakers' trade for superstar guard Luka Doncic will forever go down as one of the most shocking trades in the history of sports. It completely changed the trajectory of two NBA franchises and while many were unhappy…

Austin Reaves: Lakers Locked In & Ready For War Against Timberwolves

There is no easy matchup in these Western Conference playoffs and that is certainly the case for the Los Angeles Lakers drawing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round. But regardless of who they play, the Lakers have a trio…

Lakers News: Gabe Vincent ‘Eager’ To Return To Postseason Stage

One of the more unsung catalysts of the Los Angeles Lakers' turnaround this season has been the return to form of Gabe Vincent. Injuries completely ruined his first season with the franchise and, while he struggled early this year, he…

2025 Western Conference First-Round Preview: Reviewing Lakers-Timberwolves Regular Season Matchups

It took until the final day of the regular season to figure out the matchups in the Western Conference for the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but we all finally know that the Los Angeles Lakers will take on…

Lakers News: LeBron James & Luka Doncic Named Finalists For NBA Clutch Player Of The Year Award

The NBA Clutch Player of the Year Award is a new one that is only two years old. It is given to the player who "best comes through for his teammates in the clutch." The winner receives the Jerry West…

Lakers Video: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Speaks To Dodgers On Jackie Robinson Day

April 15 is one of the most important days of the year across all sports. Jackie Robinson Day commemorates Robinson breaking the color barrier as a member of then-Brooklyn, now-Los Angeles Dodgers, a massive step in race relations throughout America.…

Why Christian Koloko & Trey Jemison Aren’t Postseason Eligible For Lakers

Lack of size is one of the biggest concerns for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the playoffs and the team will have even less than the did in the regular season. The franchise did not convert the contracts of…