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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Byron Scott, D’Angelo Russell Happy With ‘Progress’ Lakers Have Made

The Los Angeles Lakers ended their five-game road trip with a familiar result as they fell to the Dallas Mavericks, 90-82. The Lakers went 1-4 on the trip, but were within striking distance down the stretch in three of those…

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TWITTER: Roy Hibbert Has High Praise For Lakers Young Core

The Los Angeles Lakers rough start to the season continued as the team fell to 1-7 after back-to-back losses to the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. Despite the wins not coming just yet, there have been some promising moments coming…

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Byron Scott Won’t Play D’Angelo Russell ‘Just Because He’s The No. 2 Pick’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott has come under a lot of scrutiny recently for his handling of second overall pick D'Angelo Russell. The rookie sitting out the fourth quarter in three of the Lakers' eight games so far…

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D’Angelo Russell On Clutch Moments: ‘I’m Built For This’

Los Angeles Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell had one of his best games of the early season so far. In the Lakers loss to the Orlando Magic, Russell totaled 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists. More importantly, Russell played a…

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D’Angelo Russell On His Confidence: ‘Through The Roof, In Space Somewhere’

With the Los Angeles Lakers starting off the season at 1-6, the optimism that surrounded the team at the outset of the season has begun to die down. One main sticking point for fans so far this season has been…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell, Byron Scott Split Play Calling So Far

Though it is only six games into the 2015-16 NBA season, second overall pick D'Angelo Russell hasn't quite had the performances that some of his fellow rookies have enjoyed so far. Russell has begun to look more comfortable in recent…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Not Play, Metta World Peace To Start Vs. Miami Heat

UPDATE (November 10, 2015 at 7:05 PM PST): Kobe Bryant sat out the game due to a sore back according to Lakers.com reporter Mike Trudell: Kobe: the reason he didn't play tonight was a sore back. It tightened up on…

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Lakers Nation At Time Warner Cable SportsNet’s Blogger Night

With the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the Brooklyn Nets this past Friday, I was fortunate enough to be invited to be a part of Time Warner Cable SportsNet's Blogger Night at the TWC Studios in El Segundo, CA. It was…

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Kobe Bryant On Playing In 2016 Olympics: ‘It Would Mean The World To Me’

There have been constant questions surrounding Kobe Bryant and whether or not this will really be his final season. Bryant recently revealed that if asked right now, he would say this would be his last year, but he still has…

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Kobe Bryant On Fans Expectations: ‘Something That Still Pushes Me’

Coming into his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, no one knew quite what to expect from Kobe Bryant this season. Considering his time in the league, as well as his recent injury history, many questioned whether Kobe could…

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