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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Julius Randle: ‘Hopefully The Torch Is Passed To Me’

As the Los Angeles Lakers' highest pick since James Worthy was selected number one back in 1982, young Julius Randle comes into this season with some very big expectations. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts?…

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Kobe Bryant Discusses His Biggest Challenge This Season

Coming into this season, Kobe Bryant has his fair share of doubters and he will be looking to prove all of them wrong. As he heads into his 19th season, Kobe will have his fair share of challenges on the…

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Byron Scott Says Julius Randle Has To ‘Earn His Minutes’

The Los Angeles Lakers have brought in a lot of new, young talent this off-season. One of the players who fans are looking forward most to seeing is the team's first-round draft pick, Julius Randle. -- Have You Seen These…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘D’Antoni And I Didn’t Have The Same Philosophy On Winning’

As last season came to an end, the backlash from fans and media alike against Mike D'Antoni was at a fever pitch. Very few wanted the coach to stick around. Eventually D'Antoni would resign as Lakers head coach, opening the…

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Lakers Assistant Jim Eyen Believes Roster Is Versatile

When Byron Scott was announced as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach, he took his time assembling his coaching staff. The first person he chose to bring aboard was long-time NBA assistant, Jim Eyen. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Deron Williams Responds To Kobe Bryant’s Criticism

During last season's playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets were dominated in the second round by the Miami Heat, and point guard Deron Williams struggled throughout the series. His performance was not lost on Kobe Bryant, who criticized the former All-Star in…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: X-Factor For The Upcoming Season

Mitch Kupchak and the rest of the Lakers front office have done an admirable job of putting together a roster with both veteran leadership, and young talent full of potential. The result is that no one knows quite what to…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Who Has The Most To Prove?

Topic: Coming into training camp, which Lakers player has the most to prove? Context: Many experts and prognosticators have not been kind to the Los Angeles Lakers this off-season. Whether it is talking about individual players or the entire team,…

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Mitch Kupchak Discusses The Lakers Frontcourt Depth

While the Los Angeles Lakers failed in getting the star players they were after this off-season, they did succeed in bringing in a number of new players who can improve the team, particularly in the frontcourt. Mitch Kupchak spoke about…

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