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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Jordan Hill Expected To Miss Two Weeks With Strained Hip Muscle

With all of the lineup changes and switches employed by head coach Byron Scott, the one player who has seemed to be a constant in the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup is Jordan Hill. Hill has been arguably the most…

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Kobe Bryant On Passing Michael Jordan: ‘I Feel Like I’m Carrying On His Legacy’

For many years, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has been compared to the man whom many consider to be the greatest player in NBA history, Michael Jordan. Kobe has spoken many times about the comparison, and Jordan has said…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Keeping Wayne Ellington Past This Season

Topic: We wonder whether the Los Angeles Lakers should keep Wayne Ellington past this season, and if so, how much they should pay to keep him in Los Angeles. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts? --…

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PHOTO: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak At Kansas-Iowa State Game

The 2015 NBA Draft will be an extremely important one for the Los Angeles Lakers. Assuming the team keeps their pick, which is top-5 protected, the Lakers could be armed with two first-round picks, as well as an early second-round…

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Nick Young Says He’s Disappointed He Didn’t Play Against Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers had one of their worst showings of the season as they fell to the New York Knicks 92-80 on the first of a four-game road trip. Nick Young was available to play, but Byron Scott hadn't…

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Game Recap: Sluggish Lakers Can’t Stop Carmelo Anthony, Fall To Knicks

After finally snapping their nine-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to start a four-game road trip. The first stop was New York and America's most favorite arena, Madison Square Garden, as the Lakers took on the…

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VIDEO: Top Five Phil Jackson Lakers Moments

In order to be a great team in the NBA, having great players isn't enough. You must have the right head coach to bring the best out of his players and get everyone focused on working towards the same goal.…

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Carmelo Anthony On Kobe’s Comeback: ‘He’ll Prove Everybody Wrong’

There was a belief last summer that Carmelo Anthony could join Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers. That never happened as Anthony and Bryant decided the partnership wouldn't work and the former decided to remain with the New York…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Has ‘Better Chance’ Of Signing Kevin Durant Than Knicks?

Though it is still far away, nearly every team is anticipating the summer of 2016 when reigning MVP Kevin Durant will become an unrestricted free agent, including the Los Angeles Lakers. With Kobe Bryant likely to retire following the end…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Which Rookie Has The Most Potential?

  Kobe Bryant has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the season as his recovery for a torn rotator cuff will keep him out for nine months. As such, this season becomes even more about the future and…

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