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: Kobe Bryant Tells Pau Gasol He Wants Him Back Next Season

The Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this off-season. The biggest will be deciding who the next coach will be, but the fate of Pau Gasol will also be extremely important. Gasol enjoyed an excellent season, despite being…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash To Receive The Sports Spectacular Spirit Award

While he may not have had the on-court success he would have liked, Steve Nash continues to do excellent work in the community through a number of charities. -- Want Nick Young To Remain In A Lakers Uniform? Join Our…

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NBA News: Golden State Warriors Fire Head Coach Mark Jackson

The Golden State Warriors have quickly become one of the NBA's most fun to watch teams and a legitimate contender in a very short time. They made back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in over 20 years. -- Want…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers and Kevin Ollie To Meet In Coming Weeks?

The rumor mill continues to go crazy and it is focused on the hottest name in most coaching circles. -- Want Nick Young To Remain In A Lakers Uniform? Join Our #STAYSWAG Campaign! -- According to Fox Sports' Bill Reiter,…

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This Week In Lakers History: Team Wins First Championship In Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in NBA history. But for a long time, it seemed like the franchise would never make it to that point. After winning five championships while in Minneapolis, the Lakers…

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Lakers Nation Debate: What Type Of Coach Do The Lakers Need?

Topic: With head coach Mike D'Antoni resigning this week, we wonder if the Lakers would be better served going after a younger coach with potential, or an established veteran coach who has a lot of NBA experience. Context: Earlier this…

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NBA News: Kevin Durant To Be Named NBA MVP This Week

It looks as if Kevin Durant has finally ended the Lebron James stranglehold on the NBA MVP award. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, Durant has been voted as the 2013-14 NBA MVP, his first time winning the award: Oklahoma City…

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Lakers Rumors: D’Antoni Knew Kobe, Pau Didn’t Want To Play For Him

In the wake of the news of Mike D'Antoni's resignation as head coach of the Lakers, the main reasoning seemed to be that the Lakers refused to pick up his fourth-year option. But things may have gone deeper than that.…

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NBA News: Michael Carter-Williams Named Rookie Of The Year

The NBA continues to hand out its awards during this time of the year, and the latest will honor one of the league's best young players. According to NJ.com, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Michael Carter-Williams will be named the NBA's…

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Lakers Rumors: Kerr Likely To Take Knicks Job, Would Listen To Warriors

Steve Kerr was one of the first names to pop up as a prime candidate for the Lakers vacant head coaching position, despite being heavily linked to the New York Knicks position. On the contrary, however, the Lakers reportedly did…

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