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 News: Jordan Clarkson Expected To Return Against Milwaukee Bucks

For the most part, the Los Angeles Lakers have avoided the injury bug that has plagued them the last few years this season...

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Kobe Bryant’s Dad: ‘I Don’t Think There Will Be Another Kobe Or Michael’

As Kobe Bryant's career continues to wind down, there will inevitably be more discussions about where he ranks amongst the all-time greats, in particular how he stacks up with Michael Jordan. Kobe has been drawing comparisons to Jordan for pretty…

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Game Recap: Lakers Blown Out By Rockets In Last Game Of Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers finally hit the last stop of their eight game road trip as they went to Houston to take on the Rockets. Jordan Clarkson would sit out his second straight game because of a sprained ankle, but…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Rates D’Angelo Russell’s Progress

Despite their sixth loss on this road trip, this one to the San Antonio Spurs, the progress of rookie D'Angelo Russell has been the biggest recent story, and that growth has not been lost on head coach Byron Scott. Russell…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Who Should Be Responsible For Limiting Kobe Bryant?

Obviously, the Los Angeles Lakers season hasn't gone the way anyone would have hoped. Even with the losing, however, many have been extremely critical of how the team has handled Kobe Bryant. Kobe has officially announced that he will retire…

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ‘Hopes To See’ Kobe Bryant In All-Star Game

Voting for the NBA All-Star Game began and all eyes will be on Kobe Bryant as this will be his final season and potentially, his final All-Star Game...

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Lakers Rumors: Mitch Kupchak, Jim Buss To Meet With Byron Scott After Road Trip

Despite one of their more inspiring efforts against the Minnesota Timberwolves, this 2015-16 NBA season is still not going the way Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and executive vice president of basketball operations Jim Buss had hoped. The…

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Kobe Bryant Volunteered To Remain On Bench In Favor Of Young Lakers

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers fell in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the biggest story of the night was the play of the team's young stars, Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell. Kobe Bryant checked out with 3:56 remaining in…

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Byron Scott Has Not Spoken To D’Angelo Russell, Julius Randle About Benching

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were struggling mightily this 2015-16 NBA season, no one expected head coach Byron Scott to bench Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell, two of the franchise's cornerstones for the future. With Scott already a primary…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant On Why He Is A Polarizing Player

While Kobe Bryant is undoubtedly beloved and revered amongst Los Angeles Lakers fans as arguably the greatest player to ever wear the jersey, that same admiration is not always shared across the NBA. Many fans despise Kobe for a number…

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