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: ‘It Was Never A Question’ On Returning Next Year

Once the news came down that Kobe Bryant would miss the rest of the season with a torn rotator cuff, there were immediately questions about whether or not he would return next season. Already 19 seasons in, this was the…

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Lakers Rumors: Team To Sign Jabari Brown To 10-Day Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have had their depth destroyed due to injuries, particularly in the backcocurt. Kobe Bryant, Xavier Henry, and Ronnie Price are all gone for the season while Nick Young may be out for many more weeks. The…

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Vlade Divac Says Kobe Bryant Is The ‘Best Talent’ He Ever Played With

When most people think of Vlade Divac, the first thing that likely comes to mind is his time with the Sacramento Kings when their rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers was easily the hottest in the NBA. Divac became extremely…

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Julius Randle Cleared For Full Weight Bearing, Non-Contact Activities

Coming into the season, one of the biggest things Los Angeles Lakers fans had to look forward to was the development of rookie first-round pick Julius Randle. That optimism lasted only one game as Randle broke his fibula in the…

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Kobe Bryant On Rajon Rondo: ‘I Stay In Touch With Him’

This summer will be one of the most important off-seasons in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. The Lakers hope to drastically improve their team through both the NBA Draft and free agency. One major target is expected…

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Rajon Rondo: ‘A Compliment’ Kobe Bryant Wants Him To Play For Lakers

One of the biggest targets of the 2015 free agency class is current Dallas Mavericks point guard Rajon Rondo. The Los Angeles Lakers tried to trade for Rondo when the Celtics were shopping him before the trade deadline, and are…

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Byron Scott Expects Kobe Bryant To Be At Remainder Of Lakers Home Games

For the third consecutive season, Kobe Bryant has had an injury take him out. This year, it is a torn rotator cuff that has taken Kobe out for the remainder of the season. In previous years, Kobe has rarely made…

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Game Recap: Lakers Lose Fifth Straight Game After Fourth Quarter Collapse

After a three-game road trip produced no wins, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home to host the Dallas Mavericks in hopes of getting back in the win column. Though the Lakers failed to get a victory on the road, every…

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Byron Scott Says Nick Young Could Be Out ‘Another Week Or Two Or Three’

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing arguably their best basketball of the season despite the numerous injuries that have plagued the roster. One recent injury came to one of the most popular players on the team, Nick Young. --…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott, Jeremy Lin Discuss Pick-And-Roll Usage

Jeremy Lin has been playing his best basketball of the season since the All-Star Break, one of the many reasons the Los Angeles Lakers have looked much better as a whole recently. Lin attributes his improved play with head coach…

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