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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Byron Scott Now Unsure If Steve Nash Will Start This Year

When the Lakers traded for Steve Nash two years ago, they believed they had solidified their point guard position for the next three seasons. Obviously, that was not the case. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Can't Handle Randle"…

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VIDEO: Julius Randle Is Excited About Playing NBA 2K15

Most players in this day and age have grown up playing basketball video games. Whether it was the NBA Live series or the NBA 2K series, young ballers grow up dreaming of one day seeing themselves in one of these…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Shares Potential Starting Lineup

Training camp is mere weeks away and the Byron Scott era in Los Angeles will soon begin. He has preached defensive intensity and toughness as staples of what he expects of his team. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

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Byron Scott Announces Five Coaches On His Staff

UPDATE (September 16, 3:54 PM): The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced their entire coaching staff according to the Los Angeles Times' Eric Pincus: Lakers announce coaching staff under Byron Scott - Mark Madsen, Jim Eyen and Paul Pressey —…

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Grantland Ranks Los Angeles Lakers Best Court Design

Los Angeles Lakers games are an experience unlike any other. The stars who attend the game, the fanfare surrounding the team, even the lighting all adds to the atmosphere at Staples Center every night the Lakers take the floor. --…

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Lakers Would Be Foolish To Give Eric Bledsoe A Max Contract

PAGES: 1 | 2 Eric Bledsoe was one of the prizes of this free agency class, but with training camp mere weeks away, he remains unsigned. Bledsoe wants a max contract, but the Suns have only offered him $48 million…

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Byron Scott Details What To Expect From His Training Camp

Byron Scott is coming into the Los Angeles Lakers organization with an extremely tough task on his hands. Not only must he get this Lakers team into contention in an extremely deep Western Conference, but he has to re-establish the…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Best Choice For Future Point Guard

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to make the splash they wanted to in free agency this summer. Despite that, the team was able to assemble a solid roster while maintaining cap flexibility for next summer. The only players under…

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Jamal Crawford Says Kobe Is Toughest Player To Guard

Kobe Bryant has been on the minds of many NBA stars recently. Brandon Jennings called Kobe the greatest of all-time and said his number should be retired throughout the NBA. Yesterday, Nick Young joined in, saying Kobe was better than…

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Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns Remain Far Apart On Contract

Both Eric Bledsoe and Greg Monroe came into this summer with designs on getting a maximum contract from someone. Both were unable to get the deal they wanted. -- Lakers Nation BLOWOUT SALE! Shirts Start At $12.50 + Free Shipping!…

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