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 ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ If There Are 7-8 New Lakers Next Year

Now that the NBA Draft Lottery is over and the Los Angeles Lakers know that they will keep their pick, the summer is really going to start kicking into high gear. Prospect workouts are set to begin until the draft…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Will The 2015-16 Season Be Kobe Bryant’s Last?

Topic: We wonder if fans believe that Kobe Bryant will retire after the 2015-16 season? Context: The 2015-16 season will be Kobe Bryant's 20th season in the NBA, all with the Los Angeles Lakers. There is no doubt that Kobe…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Karl-Anthony Towns Vs. Jahlil Okafor

  Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have moved up to the second overall selection in next month's NBA Draft, the focus now moves towards who the team will select. Though the team isn't locked in on any particular player,…

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Lakers Rumors: ‘No Question Mudiay Is The Guy’ If Team Drafts A Guard

Once the Los Angeles Lakers moved up to the second overall pick in next month's NBA Draft, nearly everyone assumed that the team would be adding either Kentucky's Karl-Anthony Towns or Duke's Jahlil Okafor to fill their hole at center.…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Developing Free Agency Proposal For Marc Gasol

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be major players in free agency this season and there are a number of very talented players who will be available. One of the top unrestricted free agents this summer is Memphis Grizzlies…

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No Matter Who The Lakers Take At Two, Their Future Is Much Brighter

The last two seasons have been abysmal for the Los Angeles Lakers. The worst part of everything wasn't the ridiculous amount of losses or the never-ending stream of injuries, but it seemed to be no end in sight to this…

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Lakers Rumors: Team To Pursue Tom Thibodeau This Summer?

The Los Angeles Lakers will be making a major transition this summer. The team moved up in the draft lottery and will pick second overall and still has enough salary cap room to offer a max salary to one of…

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NBA Draft Rumors: Jahlil Okafor Wants To Be Selected By The Lakers?

The Los Angeles Lakers were extremely fortunate on Tuesday, moving up in the NBA Draft Lottery from their fourth slot, winning the second overall pick for next month's NBA Draft. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The…

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NBA Draft Rumors: Karl-Anthony Towns To Be Available For Lakers At No. 2?

The good news came down on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers moved up from their number four slot and wound up with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft. This puts the Lakers in a great spot…

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Mitch Kupchak: It May Be ‘A Little Much’ To Add Three Rookies In Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers will soon find out the fate of their the top-five protected draft pick. As long as two teams don't jump ahead of the Lakers in the NBA Draft Lottery, the team will hold on to that…

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