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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Kobe Bryant ‘Won’t Complain’ If NBA Goes To 44-Minute Games

Earlier today, the NBA announced that it was going to test out a 44-minute game on October 19 when the Boston Celtics meet the Brooklyn Nets. The announcement was something of a surprise to fans and players everywhere. -- Have…

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Steve Nash Experienced ‘Little Sciatica Problem’ Against Warriors

Among the many stories that came out of the Los Angeles Lakers embarrassing 116-75 preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors was Steve Nash sitting out after the first quarter of the game. Most assumed it was for rest purposes,…

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Kobe Bryant Discusses Lakers’ Identity On Offense

Last season under Mike D'Antoni and thanks to numerous injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers were a running team that relied on the three-pointer to keep up with more talented teams. The Lakers ranked in the top-10 in three-pointers attempted, and…

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Kobe Bryant Says The Lakers Have ‘Heavy Legs’ Right Now

After the Los Angeles Lakers' second straight embarrassing preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors, questions arose about what was wrong with the Lakers. The Warriors shot 56 percent and got any shot they wanted as the Lakers were unable…

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Steve Nash Told Byron Scott He ‘Didn’t Feel Quite Right’

Head coach Byron Scott has been playing things very cautiously in regards to Steve Nash so far in training camp. He has held him out of extra practices and sat Nash in the team's second preseason game. -- Have You…

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Lakers Preseason: Troubles Against Warriors Continue In Loss

The Lakers took the floor for their third preseason game, taking the floor against the Golden State Warriors in a rematch of Thursday's game. Steve Nash will play in this game after sitting out Thursday, but Jeremy Lin and Jordan…

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VIDEO: Ronnie Price Throws His Shoe At Andre Iguodala

At the end of the first quarter of tonight's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers trailed 39-13. As the second quarter got underway, Ronnie Price was apparently willing to do anything to get the Lakers'…

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Byron Scott Discusses Kobe’s Work Ethic With Julius Randle

A player's work ethic is what makes or breaks him as he develops in the NBA. Every player has talent, but if the player's work ethic isn't up to par, they will never become as good as they can be.…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Most Impressive, Disappointing Players

Topic: We wonder which Los Angeles Lakers player has been the most impressive and most disappointing through the team's first two preseason games. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- Context: The Los Angeles Lakers…

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Nick Young Focused On Conditioning, Left Hand While Injured

The Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a huge blow to their early season chances when Nick Young tore a thumb ligament while guarding Kobe Bryant. The injury will put Young out for eight weeks and cost the Lakers one of…

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