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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Goran Dragic On Playing With Kobe Bryant: ‘I’m Never Intimidated’

With a massive amount of cap space and a glaring need for a talent upgrade, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be a major player in free agency next summer. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me"…

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Jeremy Lin On Kobe Taking Final Shot: ‘I Like Game Winners Too’

The Los Angeles Lakers battled the Oklahoma City Thunder down to the wire, but ultimately came up short falling 104-103 to a very good Thunder team. With the Lakers getting the last shot, the ball was in Kobe Bryant's hands,…

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VIDEO: Lakers Honor Kobe Bryant For Becoming NBA’s Third All-Time Scorer

In the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kobe Bryant made NBA history by moving into third on the all-time scoring list, passing Michael Jordan with a pair of free throws in the second quarter of the Lakers…

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Bleed Purple And Gold Radio: The Aftermath Of The Rondo Deal

Check Out Basketball Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with Bleed Purple Gold Radio on BlogTalkRadio Corey Hansford hosted the latest edition of the Bleed Purple and Gold Radio podcast as he discussed the recent news of Rajon Rondo being traded…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Grading Byron Scott’s Performance

It was a major surprise when Mike D'Antoni resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the off-season. After a long process, the Lakers finally decided to hire former player Byron Scott to lead the Lakers during this…

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BREAKING: Celtics Reportedly Agree To Deal Rajon Rondo To Mavericks

The trade talk for Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo heated up very quickly, and now it looks like there has been a conclusion. According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal in principle…

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Kobe Bryant: Russell Westbrook ‘Plays With A Rage That’s Not Very Common’

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night which means the team will have to deal with reigning Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant, and dynamic point guard Russell Westbrook. -- Have You Seen…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Offers Steve Nash, Multiple Picks For Rajon Rondo

Rumors surrounding Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo have heated up recently as the Celtics have showed 'renewed interest' in shipping out the former All-Star and teams have been lining up their best offers. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Has Engaged In Discussions For Rajon Rondo

UPDATE (December 18 at 11:00 AM PST): According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the Los Angeles Lakers offered Steve Nash and multiple draft picks to the Boston Celtics for Rajon Rondo: Adding to @ESPNSteinLine report on Rondo from yesterday. Sources tell…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan In Points, All-Access

Kobe Bryant passing Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list will go down not only as one of the best moments of the Lakers' season, but of the entire NBA season as a whole. Now in his…

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