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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Lakers Nation Debate: Most Impressive, Disappointing Players

Topic: We wonder which Los Angeles Lakers player has been the most impressive and most disappointing through the team's first two preseason games. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- Context: The Los Angeles Lakers…

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Nick Young Focused On Conditioning, Left Hand While Injured

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a huge blow to their early season chances when Nick Young tore a thumb ligament while guarding Kobe Bryant. The injury will put Young out for eight weeks and cost the Lakers one of…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Scrimmages In Training Camp For First Time

Injuries have not been kind to the Los Angeles Lakers in recent years. Last year, they lost an astounding 319 games to injury and this season hasn't gotten off to the best start either, especially in the backcourt. -- Have…

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Jeremy Lin Sprains Ankle, Will Be Re-Evaluated Tomorrow

UPDATE (October 12, 4:50 PM PST): According to the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeremy Lin will not play against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday: Coach Byron Scott confirms that @JLin7 is out tonight. Nash, Bryant, Johnson, Boozer and Hill will…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Initial Preseason Observations

  Los Angeles Lakers basketball finally made its return this week as the Lakers took on a couple of Western Conference teams that they are all too familiar with. The week started off with a 98-95 victory over the Denver…

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Tyson Chandler On Lakers: Roster Wasn’t ‘Strong Enough’ To Get Carmelo

This off-season, the Los Angeles Lakers put all of their efforts towards convincing Carmelo Anthony to come to Los Angeles and lead the team toward its next championship. While there was hope at one time that he might actually come,…

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Jeremy Lin Says Kobe Bryant Has Taken On A Mentorship Role

Kobe Bryant hasn't always had the greatest reputation when it comes to being the best teammate throughout the years, but recently Kobe has taken on more of a teacher role with his younger teams. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Byron Scott Won’t Accept Defensive Breakdowns Much Longer

The Los Angeles Lakers' defense looked improved in their opening preseason game, a 98-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets. But the opposite was the case in their second game of the preseason. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba…

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Lakers Preseason: Defense Regresses As Lakers Fall To Warriors

After a solid showing in their first preseason game of the year, the Lakers looked to build on their performance tonight against 'The Splash Brothers' Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors. -- Have You Seen These…

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Ronnie Price Expected To Start Against Warriors As Nash Rests

UPDATE (October 9, 5:49 PM PST): According to LakersNation.com reporter Serena Winters, Jeremy Lin will start ahead of Ronnie Price as Steve Nash rests: Starting line-up for tonight: Kobe, Jeremy Lin, Carlos Boozer, Jordan Hill Wes Johnson— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters)…

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