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 Talks About Nike RISE LED Court In China

http://youtu.be/u2YhDQtncK8 Kobe Bryant is one of the most popular athletes in America. And he may be even more popular overseas, especially in China where fans adore him. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- Bryant…

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Nick Young Says Right Arm Is ‘Strictly For Buckets’

Nick Young proved last season that he is one of the streakiest scorers in the NBA. He exploded for the Lakers last season, averaging a career high 18 points. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts?…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Reaction To ESPN Forecast

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to improve on last season's debacle when they finished with a franchise worse 27-55 record. Though they failed to attract a big name this off-season, they did make improvements on the roster. The likes…

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Byron Scott Throws Out First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Lakers may have struggled last season, but the Los Angeles Dodgers made a deep playoff run last season. This year, it has been more of the same as the Dodgers have the best record in the National…

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ESPN Predicts Kobe Finishing Third On All-Time Scoring List

ESPN has continued on with their Summer Forecast series. So far, this has not been too kind to the Los Angeles Lakers. They were predicted to finish 12th in the Western Conference with a 30-52 record. Additionally, Carlos Boozer was…

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Shaq Won’t Count Out Lakers As Long As Kobe Is Healthy

Despite their checkered history with each other, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal still go down as one of the greatest duos in the history of the NBA. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- Shaq…

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Pau Gasol Makes First Return To Staples Center Jan. 29

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a huge loss this off-season when Pau Gasol decided not to return and join the Chicago Bulls. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- Gasol was beloved in Los Angeles…

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Lakers To Open Season Against The Houston Rockets

The NBA will officially release its schedule later on today, but there are already certain games beginning to leak out. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes Back" T-Shirts? -- Yesterday, it was rumored that the Lakers will…

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Anthony Davis Says Kobe Was A Mentor During 2012 Olympics

Many of the NBA's bright young stars grew up watching Kobe Bryant as he was one of the most popular players in the NBA for a long time. While Kevin Durant may have recently surpassed him, Bryant still has a…

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VIDEO: Byron Scott Talks About Kobe Bryant, Upcoming Season

http://youtu.be/aSeJBzJwlwM Now that he is officially the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott has been making his media rounds lately. The most recent appearance was appearing on Fox Sports Live. Scott continued to focus on the points…

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