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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Kobe Bryant Says D’Angelo Russell Moving Back To Point Guard

Coming into the Los Angeles Lakers season opener, there was a question as to whether rookie D'Angelo Russell would start. Head coach Byron Scott ultimately decided to start the second overall pick, but made him more of a shooting guard…

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Kobe Bryant Sets NBA Record For Consecutive Seasons With One Team

In this day and age of the NBA, with free agency and trades such a major part of the landscape in basketball, a player remaining with one team for his entire career is rare. Kobe Bryant is a rare player,…

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Kobe Bryant Talks About Lamar Odom, Provides Update

When the news of Lamar Odom being found unconscious broke two weeks ago, the entire basketball world was saddened, but it is likely that very few were hit as hard as Kobe Bryant. Kobe was very close with Odom while…

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Byron Scott Must Find Rotation Spot For Anthony Brown

Anthony Brown has consistently been overlooked. He fell out of the first round despite checking every necessary box for a '3-and-D' wing in today's NBA. He was barely even mentioned during the off-season as a potential piece of the Lakers…

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Lakers Rumors: Jabari Brown Will Look To Play Overseas Instead Of D-League

The Los Angeles Lakers made their final roster cut on Monday as the team elected to keep veteran Metta World Peace on the team over second-year shooting guard Jabari Brown. If Brown clears waivers, the Lakers would own his D-League…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Who Should Be First Power Forward Off Bench?

Topic: We wonder who should be the first power forward off the bench for the Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Bass, Ryan Kelly, or Larry Nance Jr.? Context: As the Lakers roster began to take shape over the summer, there were…

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Byron Scott Can’t Guarantee Kobe Bryant Will Play Season Opener

When Kobe Bryant limped off the floor in the Los Angeles Lakers fifth preseason game, fans everywhere held their breath. News afterwards indicated that the injury was just a minor one, but with Kobe missing the final three preseason games,…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Was L.A. Right In Releasing Robert Upshaw?

Even going as far back as the pre-draft process, Los Angeles Lakers fans have long had their eye on massive center Robert Upshaw. Despite his well known off-court issues, many fans were intrigued with his size and defensive potential with…

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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson’s Status For Season Opener ‘In Doubt’

As if losing to the Golden State Warriors by nearly 40 points wasn't enough, the Los Angeles Lakers also had to deal with the news of Jordan Clarkson injuring his shoulder in the second quarter. The severity of his injury…

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Jim Buss On Lakers Rebuild: ‘I Think We’ve Turned The Corner’

Jim Buss has been the target of many Los Angeles Lakers fans who point to him as the main reason behind the struggles of the last couple of years. The executive VP of Basketball Operations continues to push forward, however,…

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