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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Byron Scott: Nick Young Needs To Do ‘Other Things’ On The Court

Nick Young has been in the midst of an awful shooting slump over the last week as he has shot 33 percent or less in each of the last five games. Things didn't get better against the Blazers as Young…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to gain some revenge on the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night. Damian Lillard led the Blazers down the stretch of their previous meeting in Portland, but this time the game was at the Staples Center.…

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Byron Scott On Kobe’s Early Season Minutes: ‘I Was Wrong’

Coming into the 2014-15 NBA season, there were a lot of questions about how effective Kobe Bryant could be at his age and coming off two major injuries. Many called for his minutes to be limited similar to that of…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Who Should Be The Lakers Big Man Of The Future?

Topic: If you have to choose one, which Lakers big man would you want for the future -- Ed Davis or Jordan Hill? Context: This season is one of transition for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team is not going…

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Byron Scott Says Tarik Black Has Earned More Minutes In Rotation

In his first extensive action in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, Tarik Black made a huge impression. Black scored 14 points on 4-4 from the field, and grabbed nine rebounds and was a key component to the Lakers pulling away…

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Tarik Black: ‘It’s Amazing That I’m Even Wearing A Lakers Jersey’

Arguably the biggest story coming out of the Los Angeles Lakers 101-84 victory over the Orlando Magic was the play of recently acquired big man Tarik Black, who nearly totaled a double-double in only 17 minutes on the floor. --…

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Game Recap: Tarik Black Shines As Lakers Pull Away To Defeat Magic

The Los Angeles Lakers were without Kobe Bryant for the second time in three games as they hosted the young, upstart Orlando Magic. With both Kobe and Wesley Johnson out, Wayne Ellington and Ryan Kelly would be inserted into the…

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Byron Scott Wants Reasonable Expectations For Julius Randle Next Season

Coming into this season, rookie power forward Julius Randle was looked at as a surefire piece of the future for the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, his season was ended before it began as he broke his fibula in the season…

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Kobe Bryant Remains Second Among West Guards In Third All-Star Returns

Kobe Bryant is moving closer to being voted to start his 17th All-Star Game of his career if the latest All-Star ballot returns are any indication. According to NBA.com, Bryant remains in a comfortable second place among Western Conference guards,…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers took on their crosstown rivals the Clippers in a battle of Staples Center inhabitants. Kobe Bryant returned after resting for a game, but the Lakers would be without starting point guard Ronnie Price who was out…

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