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.
7093 Articles

D’Angelo Russell Has ‘No Idea’ What He Needs To Do To Play In Fourth

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their fourth straight game to open the season on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets. Rookie D'Angelo Russell was solid with seven points and six assists, but for the second time this season, Russell did…

Byron Scott Doesn’t Think Emmanuel Mudiay Is ‘A True Point Guard’

Heading into the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers had a number of intriguing possibilities with the second overall selection. Though the Lakers ultimately chose D'Angelo Russell, there was another very talented point guard prospect available in Emmanuel Mudiay.…

Kobe Bryant: ‘I’m The 200th Best Player In The League Right Now’

For the third consecutive game to start this season, the Los Angeles Lakers lost and Kobe Bryant struggled to shoot the ball. Kobe's latest line included making only three of his 15 shots in the Lakers 103-93 loss to the…

Byron Scott On Kobe Bryant’s Struggles: Calf Injury ‘Set Him Back’

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third straight game to open the 2015-16 season, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 103-93. Kobe Bryant continued to struggle, making only three of his 15 shots to finish with 15 points. After the game,…

Byron Scott: Kobe Bryant Taking Over Won’t Do Young Core ‘Any Good’

After their second consecutive loss to start this season, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for answers in hopes of turning things around quickly. Kobe Bryant spoke about himself needing to take a step back and let the young kids…

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Benching D’Angelo Russell In Fourth Hurting Him?

The NBA regular season is finally underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, things haven't gone quite the Lakers way as the team has gotten off to an 0-2 start so far. While the team was routed by the Sacramento…

Ben Simmons On Snapchat: ‘You Can Catch Me On The Lakers Next Year’

Most fans of the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to see a big improvement this season compared to last year, but if that doesn't happen, there is a light at the end of the tunnel in top prospect Ben Simmons.…

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…

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,…

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…