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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Pau Gasol On Kobe Visiting Him: ‘An Incredible Gesture On His Part’

Pau Gasol will likely see his jersey hanging in the rafters of Staples Center one day, but as of now, he is a member of the Chicago Bulls and made his return to Staples Center for the first time since…

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Mitch Kupchak: Steve Nash Has Been Around, Will Work With Young Players

Before the 2014-15 NBA season even started, expected Los Angeles Lakers starting point guard Steve Nash was ruled out for the season. Since then, Nash has rarely been around the team leading many to wonder if he will ever be…

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Mitch Kupchak On Kobe Bryant: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Retiring’

After his third consecutive season that has ended prematurely due to injury, many questions have surrounded Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. Next year will be his 20th season and some wonder if he will be able to come back…

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Paul Pierce On Kobe Bryant’s Injury: ‘It Always Saddens Me’

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night and that game will mark the return of one of Staples Center's most hated opponents, Paul Pierce. As a member of the Boston Celtics, Pierce battled…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Interested In Trading For Reggie Jackson?

With Kobe Bryant likely out for the rest of the season, this year has turned into one of evaluation for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team looks to be checking out their young talent to see who can grow into…

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Dirk Nowitzki: Kobe Bryant’s Latest Shoulder Injury Is ‘Disappointing’

Kobe Bryant's latest injury is definitely a sad spot for the Los Angeles Lakers, and the NBA as a whole. It was recently announced that Kobe will undergo surgery on his torn rotator cuff and even though no timetable was…

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Nick Young Says Kobe Bryant’s Injury Could Be ‘Blessing In Disguise’

For the third consecutive season, Kobe Bryant has suffered a major injury. This time it's a torn rotator cuff that Kobe is set to have surgery for. Though there is no timetable yet, most expect Kobe to be out for…

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Shaquille O’Neal Called Kobe Bryant ‘Penny Hardaway Part 2’

Throughout NBA history, there have always been excellent duos that went on to great success. The Lakers themselves benefitted from Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain as well as Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

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Byron Scott: Nick Young Looked Like ‘He Didn’t Want To Be There’

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home to host the Houston Rockets and unfortunately, the losing trend continued. The Lakers suffered their eighth straight defeat, falling 99-87. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts? -- One thing that…

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Jeremy Lin On Not Playing: ‘I Don’t Think Anybody Would Feel Great’

Before Friday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott announced that he was making a change to the team's starting lineup. The major move was inserting rookie Jordan Clarkson into the starting point…

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