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 Rumors: L.A. Made Calls To ‘Gauge Interest’ On Young, Kelly

With the Los Angeles Lakers set on acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge or DeAndre Jordan, recent rumors have said that the Lakers are looking to trades to clear out some cap space. The most logical players who could be dealt are Nick…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Working On Unloading Contracts For Cap Space

Free agency is set to begin and the Los Angeles Lakers have big plans, already locking up meetings with LaMarcus Aldridge and DeAndre Jordan. The team has enough room for one maximum contract, but they have plans beyond that. --…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Be Part Of LaMarcus Aldridge Meeting

UPDATE (June 30, 2015): According to Sam Amick of USA Today, Kobe Bryant will be a part of the LaMarcus Aldridge pitch meeting along with other members of the Los Angeles Lakers: According to a person with knowledge of the…

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Lakers News: L.A. Will Meet With DeAndre Jordan On Wednesday

Free agency is set to begin in just over 24 hours, but the Los Angeles Lakers are making a lot of noise before that period even begins. Rumors of LaMarcus Aldridge leaning towards signing with the Lakers are coming out,…

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D’Angelo Russell’s Message To Kobe Bryant: ‘I’m A Sponge’

As the second overall pick, there will be a lot of pressure on D'Angelo Russell to perform at a high level. Many see him as the future face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise and he has the potential to…

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Larry Nance Jr. Was ‘Terrified’ Of Kobe Bryant’s Response To 2012 Tweet

The excitement that Larry Nance Jr. felt after being drafted 27th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers was short-lived after a 2012 tweet surfaced of Nance referencing Kobe Bryant's case in Colorado. -- Have you seen the 'Bleed Purple and…

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Best And Worst Case Scenarios For The Lakers’ 2015 Draft Picks

Now that the dust has settled and the speculation is over, we finally know who the Los Angeles Lakers have decided on with their multiple draft picks. The team surprised many by opting for guard D'Angelo Russell over traditional center…

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Lakers Rumors: Jimmy Butler Wants To Sign A One-Year Deal With L.A.

Free agency is set to officially begin on July 1 and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make a major impact as they have the salary cap space to give at least one player a maximum contract. General Manager…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘Friends Come And Go, But Banners Hang Forever’

One of Kobe Bryant's greatest attributes is his unwavering focus and commitment to greatness. Very few people in the history of the NBA have put in the work that Kobe has, but putting all of his time towards basketball leaves…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Responds To Larry Nance Jr.’s Tweet

The Los Angeles Lakers made a pretty surprising decision in drafting Larry Nance Jr. with the 27th overall pick. Considered a second-round prospect by most experts, many preferred the Lakers to go after more popular prospects such as UCLA's Kevon…

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