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 Roundtable Special: Favorite Derek Fisher Moment

Please enable Javascript to watch this video With the news of Derek Fisher officially accepting the head coaching position of the New York Knicks, that marks the end of the playing career of one of the most beloved Los Angeles…

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NBA News: Derek Fisher Reaches Agreement To Become Knicks Head Coach

Rumors had been flying that the New York Knicks would be ramping up their pursuit of former Lakers point guard Derek Fisher as their next head coach. Now it is just about official according to Bleacher Report's Howard Beck: Derek…

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PHOTO: Kareem, Magic Statues Wear LA Kings Jerseys Before Game 2

While both the Lakers and Clippers seasons have ended, one tenant of the Staples Center continues to host big time games with sellout crowds -- the Los Angeles Kings. Everyone seems to be getting in Kings fever, and the statues…

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NBA Rumors: Phoenix Interested In Love, Bledsoe To Get Max Contract?

With all of the continued turmoil going on in Minnesota, and Kevin Love's future up in the air, teams are lining up to see if they can pry the All-Star away from the Timberwolves. -- Think You're The Biggest Lakers…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Lakers Taking Too Long With Coaching Search?

Topic: With the NBA Draft coming up later this month and free agency kicking off soon after, we wonder if the Lakers are hurting themselves by taking this long to hire a coach? -- Think You're The Biggest Lakers Fan?…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Will Not Pursue Derek Fisher As Next Head Coach

There have been a number of names linked to the Lakers vacant head coaching position ever since Mike D'Antoni resigned. However, another name can be crossed off the potential list as the LA Times' Mike Bresnahan reports that the team…

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Lakers Head Coach Odds: Sportsbook.ag List Scott, Hollins As Favorites

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking their time in naming their next head coach. Along the way, they have already interviewed a number of different candidates such as Alvin Gentry and Kurt Rambis, and many other names have been mentioned…

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VIDEO: Magic Johnson Recalls Learning Of Lakers Intentions To Draft Kobe

When the Lakers traded starting center Vlade Divac for the rights to a high school kid named Kobe Bryant, no one knew what to think. Many were shocked since Divac had been a very good player for the team, and…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Names Tim Duncan As His Favorite Current Player

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, and many consider him the greatest center of all-time. Kareem was unstoppable in his prime, and the greatest scorer this league has ever seen. -- Think…

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Miami Heat Surpass Lakers As NBA’s Most Popular Team In ESPN Poll

The Lakers are one of the premier franchises in all of sports. Even though they struggled through a difficult season, there are still a number of loyal fans who back the team. -- Think You're The Biggest Lakers Fan? Take…

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