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 Nation Debate: Can Carmelo Anthony Lead The Lakers Post-Kobe?

Topic: With the Lakers making such a strong push to sign Carmelo Anthony, we wonder if Anthony is the player capable of leading the team in the post-Kobe era? Context: The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a team built…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Too Much Focus On Carmelo Anthony?

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the middle of the discussions for every major free agent so far this off-season. Mitch Kupchak flew out to Cleveland to meet with LeBron James' agent, and the team had their meeting with…

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Lakers News: Chris Kaman Agrees To Deal With Trail Blazers

Chris Kaman was one of the more frustrated Lakers this season as his minutes fluctuated throughout the season, despite showing he has quite a bit left in the tank when he got the chance to play. While there was a…

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Lakers Rumors: Mitch Kupchak To Meet LeBron James’ Agent In Cleveland

UPDATE (1:15 PM): According to TNT's David Aldridge, Mitch Kupchak and the Los Angeles Lakers were able to meet with LeBron James' agent on Friday: Lakers did have their meeting in Cleveland today with LeBron James's agent, Rich Paul, per…

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Lakers News: Carmelo Anthony To Receive Four Year Max Offer From Team

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got their chance to meet with Carmelo Anthony today, and Kobe Bryant will meet up with him later tonight after failing to get back to Los Angeles in time. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale Is…

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NBA Free Agency Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Decision Expected After Weekend

Carmelo Anthony has been one of the most sought after free agents this off-season. He has met with the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, and Dallas Mavericks already, and will meet with the Lakers and New York Knicks today. -- Lakers…

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NBA News: Kyle Lowry Agrees To Four Year Contract With Toronto Raptors

One of free agency's biggest targets, point guard Kyle Lowry, is off the market as he has agreed to stay in Toronto with a four-year contract according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski: Kyle Lowry has agreed to a 4 year,…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Does Not Need Right Foot Surgery

Please enable Javascript to watch this video There was some fear that Los Angeles Lakers' first round pick Julius Randle would need foot surgery to repair a previous injury from his high school days that didn't heal properly. -- Lakers…

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NBA News: Lionel Hollins Finalizing Agreement To Become Nets Coach

As Lionel Hollins emerged as a front runner for the Brooklyn Nets job, the Lakers moved to try and meet with him this week. Apparently it was too late as Hollins and the Nets are finalizing a deal to make…

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Lakers News: Jodie Meeks Signs Three Year Contract With Detroit Pistons

The Los Angeles Lakers have a ton of their own free agents to make decisions on, but with so many big name players available, the Lakers will likely wait to make big offers to them. -- Lakers Nation Summer Sale…

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