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.
7058 Articles

John Calipari Jokes NCAA Would ‘Slide The Lakers’ In Kentucky’s Bracket

The Los Angeles Lakers are a perennial NBA power, but they are struggling mightily this season. However, in college basketball, perennial power Kentucky has been dominant this season, finishing out their regular season at 31-0 on Saturday. -- Think You…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant On Next Lakers Leader: ‘Win Championships Or Nothing’

For the last 19 seasons, Kobe Bryant has been the one constant of the Los Angeles Lakers on the court. Now that his career is winding down, the big question now becomes who will take his place as the face…

Corey Hansford

Byron Scott: ‘No Better Player’ Than Kobe Bryant To Teach Young Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers don't have much as far as young talent goes, but the few they have are really starting to make their presence known. Jordan Clarkson has been excellent as a starter, and Tarik Black has also done…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Team Officially Eliminated From Playoff Contention

For all intents and purposes, the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention a long time ago. Mathematically, however, the team was technically still alive. -- Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The Ultimate Kobe Quiz! --…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant Confident In Lakers Ability To Build Contender Before Retirement

The Los Angeles Lakers are mired in their second straight losing season, only the second time the team has finished below .500 in consecutive years in the history of the team. With Kobe Bryant's career winding down, many wonder if…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Could See Himself Playing Past Next Season

Kobe Bryant has made it very clear that he will be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for his 20th season next year. That will be the final year of his contract and most assume the final season of his…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant: ‘It Was Never A Question’ On Returning Next Year

Once the news came down that Kobe Bryant would miss the rest of the season with a torn rotator cuff, there were immediately questions about whether or not he would return next season. Already 19 seasons in, this was the…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Rumors: Team To Sign Jabari Brown To 10-Day Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have had their depth destroyed due to injuries, particularly in the backcocurt. Kobe Bryant, Xavier Henry, and Ronnie Price are all gone for the season while Nick Young may be out for many more weeks. The…

Corey Hansford

Vlade Divac Says Kobe Bryant Is The ‘Best Talent’ He Ever Played With

When most people think of Vlade Divac, the first thing that likely comes to mind is his time with the Sacramento Kings when their rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers was easily the hottest in the NBA. Divac became extremely…

Corey Hansford

Julius Randle Cleared For Full Weight Bearing, Non-Contact Activities

Coming into the season, one of the biggest things Los Angeles Lakers fans had to look forward to was the development of rookie first-round pick Julius Randle. That optimism lasted only one game as Randle broke his fibula in the…

Corey Hansford