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 Video: Getting To Know Deandre Ayton

The first big signing the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was bringing in center Deandre Ayton on a two-year contract. The team was in dire need of a big man after being dominated in the paint during the playoffs…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Relieved To Not Have To Defend Luka Doncic Anymore

From the moment he was drafted in 2012, Marcus Smart had a defined role as a perimeter defender who lived to make life hell on the opposition's best player. And now that he has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers,…

Former Lakers Guard Ron Harper Makes Plea To NBA Fans

Debates in all sports are commonplace but when it comes to basketball, the energy surrounding these debates and, particularly the GOAT talks is unlike anything else. This has come to the forefront once again recently with a recent greatest NBA…

Lakers News: Bronny James & Dalton Knecht Could Play In Drew League

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 Summer League team was led by their draft picks from last season, first-round pick Dalton Knecht and second-round pick Bronny James. While completely different types of players, each has shown flashes of what they can…

Marcus Smart Discusses Fit With Lakers

With the goal of shoring up their perimeter defense, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-year contract with former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. Smart has dealt with some injuries over the past couple seasons, but…

Lakers Video: Dwyane Wade Not Happy About Kobe Bryant Being Ranked 11th-Best Player Ever

There is perhaps no greater divide in the perception of a player between the media and other NBA players than the one that exists on Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. There is no question from either side that Kobe…

Lakers Sign Vanderbilt Wing Chris Mañon To Two-Way Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Vanderbilt wing Chris Mañon to a two-way contract. Mañon was a defensive ace throughout his collegiate career, averaging two steals per game in four college seasons, the first three at Cornell University…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart ‘Very Motivated’ After Disappointing Last Two Seasons

After an extremely successful stint with the Boston Celtics, Marcus Smart has barely been heard from over the past two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards. Injuries limited Smart to just 54 games in the last two years…

Lakers News: Tyrese Haliburton Marvels At Kobe Bryant Making Free Throws After Tearing Achilles

Unfortunately, a number of stars across the NBA suffered major injuries in the playoffs that will likely keep them out of the entire 2025-26 season. Perhaps the most heartbreaking was Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffering a torn…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Armel Traoré

The Los Angeles Lakers have a history of finding gems amongst undrafted players, bringing them in on two-way contracts and developing them into legit NBA players. Coming out of last year's draft, the team immediately moved to sign French forward…

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