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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Lakers News: GM Mitch Kupchak Will Focus On Frontcourt In Free Agency

By all accounts, the Los Angeles Lakers choice with the second overall pick came down to Duke center, Jahlil Okafor and Ohio State point guard, D'Angelo Russell. The Lakers wound up going with Russell, giving the franchise another dynamic guard…

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Reactions To The 2015 NBA Draft

The much anticipated 2015 NBA Draft has come and gone and the excitement in Los Angeles couldn't be higher. The Los Angeles Lakers bucked tradition by taking Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell over Duke center, Jahlil Okafor. Both Mitch…

Lakers News: Robert Upshaw, Brandon Ashley To Play On Summer League Team

Throughout the NBA Draft process, one name that was linked to the Lakers with either their 27th or 34th picks was Washington center Robert Upshaw. Arguably the best rim protector in the country, Upshaw fell out of the draft due…

VIDEO: Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak On Why L.A. Drafted D’Angelo Russell

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Los Angeles Lakers surprised some by drafting Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell over Duke center Jahlil Okafor. With the Lakers' history of dominant big men, many assumed they would look to…

VIDEO: Byron Scott Believes D’Angelo Russell ‘Has A Chance To Be A Superstar’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Los Angeles Lakers had a big decision to make at Thursday's NBA Draft and they made that choice in taking Ohio State point guard D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick, ahead…

2015 NBA Draft: Lakers Select Anthony Brown With No. 34 Pick

The second pick wasn't the only one the Los Angeles Lakers owned in the 2015 NBA Draft as the team worked out a number of players who the team could potentially take with their second round pick. -- Have you…

Lakers Rumors: Team Exchanges ‘Framework’ Of DeMarcus Cousins Trade

Rumors of a DeMarcus Cousins trade have greatly intensified over the last couple of days and the Los Angeles Lakers have remained at the forefront of every rumor that has come out. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone…

Lakers Rumors: Ed Davis Opts Out Of Contract With L.A.

On a Los Angeles Lakers team where very few players were even average defenders, Ed Davis stood out this season as someone who knew his strengths as a rebounder and rim protector. Even when his minutes were low, Davis continued…

Lakers Rumors: DeMarcus Cousins Trade Discussions Continue With Kings

The DeMarcus Cousins trade rumors don't seem to be dying anytime soon and the Los Angeles Lakers remain at the forefront of all rumors and discussions surrounding the All-Star center. -- Have you seen the 'Bleed Purple and Gold' phone…

Lakers Rumors: DeMarcus Cousins ‘Would Not Be Unhappy’ If Traded To L.A.

The Sacramento Kings-DeMarcus Cousins saga has really ramped up over the last few days as it seems more and more unlikely that the Kings will be able to smooth things over with their franchise center. The Los Angeles Lakers are…