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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Kobe Bryant: ‘There’s Always The Fear Of Having Another Tragic Injury’

Coming into this season, after two consecutive season-ending injuries, many expected Kobe Bryant to take a step back this season. At the age of 36, everyone seemed to be in agreement that Kobe could not keep up his normal workload.…

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Kobe Bryant On Sitting Out A Game: ‘It Might Make Sense’

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third consecutive game, this time to the Sacramento Kings 108-101. After the loss, the focus for everyone was on Kobe Bryant who again struggled on offense, making only eight of his 30 shot attempts…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings NBA Highlights

After dropping two straight games, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to get back in the win column as they traveled to Sacramento to play the Kings. The Lakers were victorious when these two teams met earlier this month, but now…

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NBA Rumors: Kings, Nets Discussing Potential Deron Williams Trade

Now that Rajon Rondo has officially been moved, it seems as if the trade talk is really picking up around the league. The latest rumor centers around another former all-star point guard on a struggling Eastern Conference team. -- Have…

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Goran Dragic On Playing With Kobe Bryant: ‘I’m Never Intimidated’

With a massive amount of cap space and a glaring need for a talent upgrade, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be a major player in free agency next summer. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me"…

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Jeremy Lin On Kobe Taking Final Shot: ‘I Like Game Winners Too’

The Los Angeles Lakers battled the Oklahoma City Thunder down to the wire, but ultimately came up short falling 104-103 to a very good Thunder team. With the Lakers getting the last shot, the ball was in Kobe Bryant's hands,…

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VIDEO: Lakers Honor Kobe Bryant For Becoming NBA’s Third All-Time Scorer

In the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kobe Bryant made NBA history by moving into third on the all-time scoring list, passing Michael Jordan with a pair of free throws in the second quarter of the Lakers…

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Bleed Purple And Gold Radio: The Aftermath Of The Rondo Deal

Check Out Basketball Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Bleed Purple Gold Radio on BlogTalkRadio Corey Hansford hosted the latest edition of the Bleed Purple and Gold Radio podcast as he discussed the recent news of Rajon Rondo being traded…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Grading Byron Scott’s Performance

It was a major surprise when Mike D'Antoni resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the off-season. After a long process, the Lakers finally decided to hire former player Byron Scott to lead the Lakers during this…

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BREAKING: Celtics Reportedly Agree To Deal Rajon Rondo To Mavericks

The trade talk for Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo heated up very quickly, and now it looks like there has been a conclusion. According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal in principle…

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