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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Steve Nash Says He May Not Retire After This Season

It has been widely assumed that Steve Nash would retire after this season, his 19th in the NBA and third with the Lakers. After dealing with consistent injuries over the last two seasons, it just seemed like his time was…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Who Will Step Up In Nick Young’s Absence?

Topic: We wonder which Los Angeles Lakers player most needs to step up while Sixth Man of the Year candidate Nick Young is injured. Context: Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers were in the midst of one of the worst…

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Lakers Assistant Paul Pressey Talks Kobe’s Effect On Young Players

Earlier this off-season, Kobe Bryant spoke about having to adjust his game. As he has gotten older, he understands his athleticism is not what it used to be and he will have to account for that. Nonetheless, he believes he…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Would Kobe Make A Good Coach?

With Kobe Bryant likely entering his final years as an NBA player, the time has come to think about what Bryant will do after he has finally played his last game. Bryant has already begun to look into different business…

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Nick Young Has Torn Ligament In Thumb, Expected To Miss Eight Weeks

UPDATE (October 9, 12:50 PM PST): Byron Scott mentioned today Nick Young's timeline for a return is 5-7 weeks instead of eight weeks according to Bill Oram of the OC Register: We've been told 8 week recovery for Nick Young,…

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Kobe On Nick Young: ‘Really, Really, Really’ Big Piece Of Lakers

This Los Angeles Lakers team will go as far as Kobe Bryant takes it. There is no doubt about that. After him, however, there are a number of players who could have a major impact on this team. -- Have…

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Lakers News: Ronnie Price Impressing In Training Camp So Far

Early on in training camp, it is normal for a few players to stand out, and that is no different through the first few days for the Los Angeles Lakers. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back"…

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Kobe Bryant Praises Defensive Ability Of Young Teammates

One consistent theme coming out of the first two days of Los Angeles Lakers' training camp has been defense. Byron Scott preached all off-season that he would be all about defense this season, and so far that seems to be…

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Kobe Bryant Hits Fadeaway, Looks Impressive In Scrimmages

After the morning session of practice today, the Los Angeles Lakers took part in a scrimmage which represented the media's first look at Kobe Bryant in action. If the videos posted are any indication, Bryant looks just fine. -- Have…

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Ryan Kelly Suffers Hamstring Strain, Out Indefinitely

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 319 games to injury last season, a number that is almost impossible to repeat. Unfortunately, training camp isn't getting off to the best start in regards to that. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

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