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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Mitch Kupchak: Lakers Won’t Draft Player ‘Because He Can Play With Kobe’

With the NBA Draft less than two weeks away, there continues to be a lot of questions as to who the Los Angeles Lakers will select with the second overall pick. Duke big man Jahlil Okafor has been tabbed as…

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Lakers Nation Debate: How Much Would You Pay Ed Davis This Summer?

Topic: We ask what is the maximum amount of money the Los Angeles Lakers should pay to bring back Ed Davis this off-season Context: The Lakers didn't have much to cheer for this season, and much of the attention down…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Selecting A Guard In The 2015 NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers were fortunate to move up to second overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, but with that move came a very difficult decision that the team has to make. The top prospects in this draft class are…

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Robert Horry On Kobe Bryant’s Dedication: ‘It Was Literally Unbelievable’

The stories of Kobe Bryant's work ethic and dedication to the game of basketball have been told for years. Even the the most ardent of Kobe-haters can not deny how hard he works to be the best on the court…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Hopes To Begin Shooting Within Next 4-6 Weeks

For the third consecutive season, Kobe Bryant's year ended early thanks to injury. This year, it was a torn rotator cuff that put Kobe on the sideline as the Los Angeles Lakers struggled to their worst record in franchise history.…

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NBA News: Milwaukee Bucks Trade Ersan Ilyasova To Detroit Pistons

Even though the NBA Finals are still going on, the rest of the NBA is preparing for the off-season. The NBA Draft is only a couple of weeks away and free agency is right after, so many teams are getting…

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Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak: ‘You Don’t Take A Big Just Because It’s A Big’

As the NBA Draft draws closer, the constant question being asked is if the Los Angeles Lakers should grab a big man or a guard with the second overall pick. There have been reports that the Lakers are torn between…

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Jahlil Okafor Believes He And Julius Randle Would ‘Work Well Together’

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their pre-draft workouts on Tuesday as they worked out one of the favorites to come to the team in the draft, Duke center Jahlil Okafor. Viewed as the top prospect for most of the college…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Not A ‘Viable Option’ To Land LaMarcus Aldridge

The Los Angeles Lakers' off-season got off to a great start when the team moved up to second overall in the NBA Draft. The team will be able to add a major piece in the draft, but just as important…

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D’Angelo Russell: ‘It’d Definitely Be An Honor’ To Play With Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers have recently begun working out the top prospects in the draft as they look to figure out who they will take with the second overall pick. On Saturday, the team brought in point guard Emmanuel Mudiay…

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