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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NBA Rumors: Reggie Jackson Unlikely To Sign Extension With Thunder

The new era of the NBA is rich in point guard talent. Every championship contender has a top flight point guard and it is arguably the deepest position in the entire league. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba…

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Kobe Bryant To Jeremy Lin: ‘You Got To Run The Offense’

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their second consecutive blowout loss as they fell 119-99 to the Phoenix Suns to start the season 0-2. Kobe Bryant played extremely well dropping 31 points, but the rest of the team struggled mightily. --…

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Isaiah Thomas Says He ‘Envisioned Himself’ Playing For The Lakers

  After a rough opening night that saw the Los Angeles Lakers not only lose the game to the Houston Rockets, but also their best young talent, the team must move on quickly as they play the Phoenix Suns tonight.…

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Bleed Purple And Gold Radio: Opening Night Special

Check Out Basketball Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Bleed Purple Gold Radio on BlogTalkRadio Opening night for the Los Angeles Lakers took place last night and Bleed Purple and Gold Radio brought the fans up to tip-off of last…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Elbowed By Dwight Howard, Calls Dwight ‘Soft’

Opening night for the Los Angeles Lakers did not go the way they wanted as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the fourth quarter for a blowout victory. However, there were some fireworks in the final quarter. -- Have You…

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NBA News: Kemba Walker Agrees To Four-Year Extension With Hornets

Looking ahead to the free agency class of 2015, there were a number of talented point guards who could be available. With the Lakers having no point guard under contract after this season, they are sure to be checking the…

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Jeanie Buss On Kobe Bryant Retiring In 2016: ‘I Hope Not’

Kobe Bryant's two-year contract that he signed last season has been the topic of much discussion. Many said that the contract was too expensive for an aging superstar who hadn't returned from a devastating injury yet. -- Have You Seen…

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Byron Scott Comments On Failed Kobe, Dwight Howard Pairing

The Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard combination was supposed to be one that led the Los Angeles Lakers for many years. Many expected Bryant to mold and teach Dwight the way until Kobe stepped aside, leaving Howard to take over…

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Byron Scott Says Jordan Clarkson To See Backup Point Guard Minutes

Injuries have already been a thorn in the Los Angeles Lakers' side this season, and the games that count haven't even started yet. In particular, the 'point guard curse' seems to have carried over from last season to this year.…

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Carmelo Anthony Would’ve Had No Problems Playing With Kobe

There has been a lot of back and forth recently over Kobe Bryant's role in the Lakers downfall over the last couple of years with many questioning whether other star players in the NBA want to play with him. --…

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