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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Gary Payton Thinks Kobe Will Retire ‘If His Body Doesn’t Recover’

Gary Payton was one of the greatest defenders the NBA has ever seen and spent years hounding a young Kobe Bryant before becoming a teammate in 2003. Unfortunately, the two were unable to win a championship together, falling in the…

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Lakers Rumors: Team To Offer Max Contracts To Jimmy Butler, Greg Monroe?

This off-season will be extremely important for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team looks to figure out a way to turn things around after another less than stellar season on the court. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

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Nick Young On Scoring Performance: ‘They Told Me You Can’t Turn Swaggy Off’

Nick Young had been going through one of the worst shooting slumps of his career, but has finally begun to turn things around and exploded in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Phoenix Suns. --…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers hoped to avoid a season sweep as they traveled to Phoenix to take on the Phoenix Suns. The Suns came in having won their last two games while the Lakers were looking to end a four…

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Jeremy Lin On His Toughness: ‘I Don’t Think I Play Soft’

With Ronnie Price missing the game against the Utah Jazz with a sore elbow, Jeremy Lin was inserted into the starting lineup. Lin has been up and down this season, but would have an excellent opportunity to turn things around.…

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Byron Scott On Jeremy Lin: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Been Great’

Jeremy Lin was one of the biggest acquisitions of the Los Angeles Lakers' off-season as they acquired him from the Houston Rockets to help out their point guard situation. When Steve Nash was ruled out for the season, it gave…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Should The Lakers Shut Down Kobe?

  With the Los Angeles Lakers at the halfway point of the season (games-wise), and standing 11.5 games out of a playoff spot after Friday night's loss to the Utah Jazz, it has become apparent that the team will not…

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Kobe Says He Could Have ‘Picked Up This Team By Himself’ Five Years Ago

Kobe Bryant is known for being one of the most fierce competitors the NBA has ever seen. His belief in himself, that he could overcome anything, is what has led him to become one of the greatest NBA players of…

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Game Recap: Lakers Fall To Cavaliers Despite Career Night From Kobe

After another close loss in their most recent outing, the Lakers hosted the LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Both teams came into the game with recent struggles as the Lakers had lost eight of their last…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Interested In Acquiring Brook Lopez

The Los Angeles Lakers understand that the roster, as currently constructed will not contend for an NBA championship. As such, they have been working hard to try and improve the roster. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Bleed Purple…

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