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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Vlade Divac Strongly Defends Kobe Bryant’s Legacy

It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers traded center Vlade Divac to the Charlotte Hornets for the draft rights to Kobe Bryant. But what is forgotten by most is that Divac would return to the Lakers for the…

Lakers News: LeBron James Clarifies Previous Comments About Memphis

For someone who has been in under the biggest microscope and brightest lights for more than two decades, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had very few real controversies throughout his career and for the most part they have…

LeBron James ‘Not Taking Nobody Over Me’ In GOAT Debate

There is no concrete answer as to who is the greatest player in NBA history, but a number of players are brought up in that debate and many of them wore the purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers.…

Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Player To Accomplish NBA Finals Feat Since Shaquille O’Neal

There are a ton of eyes on San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama in his first ever NBA Finals appearance. And while there have been some hiccups and rough patches, as is to be expected for a 22-year old, he…

LeBron James Discusses His Influence Compared To Michael Jordan

The argument for the greatest player in NBA history often comes down to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. But regardless of who one puts at the top of their list, one thing that…

Victor Wembanyama Joins Magic Johnson In NBA History, Leaving Lakers Legend In Awe

The San Antonio Spurs bounced back in the 2026 NBA Finals after losing the first two games at home, coming away with a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks inside a raucous Madison Square Garden to close the gap…

Nick Van Exel Tells Origin Of Infamous ‘1-2-3 Cancun’ Lakers Huddle

The Los Angeles Lakers of the mid-1990s may not have had the championships of eras that came before and after, but there were a number of talented players on those squads who won a lot of games and made playoff…

Charles Barkley: LeBron James Has One Clear Choice This Summer

One of the biggest questions of the NBA offseason is the future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. If James chooses to continue his career for a 24th season, he will be an unrestricted free agent free to sign…

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Feels ‘Connectivity’ With Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality

Over the last few seasons, the New York Knicks have enjoyed one of the best prolonged stretches of success in their franchise history and the catalyst of that has been star point guard Jalen Brunson. Ever since signing with the…

Danny Green: Lakers’ 2020 Bubble Championship Was Hardest Of Career

Discussion and debate surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA Championship mostly seems to fall on one of two sides. Some discount the championship since it occurred inside the Bubble, while many others call it the most difficult situation they…