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 Rumors: Steve Kerr Not On Lakers Coaching Candidate List

Immediately after news of Mike D'Antoni's resignation came out, a number of names began to emerge as potential candidates for the Lakers head coach position. From established NBA coaches like the Chicago Bulls' Tom Thibodeau, popular young college coaches like…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Who Should Be The Lakers Next Head Coach?

There had been conflicting reports for weeks on the status of Mike D'Antoni. Some thought he would stay another year while others reported the Lakers would fire him after the season. In the end, D'Antoni would decide to resign as…

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NBA Advisory Committee Votes To Move Forward On Removing Sterling

The next steps on the road to removing Donald Sterling as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers have been put into motion. According to Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding, the NBA Advisory Committee has unanimously voted to move forward on removing…

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Lakers Rumors: Byron Scott, Steve Kerr Interested In Lakers Coaching Job

In the midst of the resignation of head coach Mike D'Antoni, the Lakers said that their search for a new coach would begin immediately. And almost instantly, a number of coaches expressed their interest. Former Memphis Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Will Not Receive Full Amount Remaining On Contract

At this point, most people have heard the news that Mike D'Antoni has resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. D'Antoni would have been owed $4 million for the final year on his contract, but it looks like…

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Jordan Farmar Still Wants To Be A Laker Despite D’Antoni Resignation

In a shocking turn of events, Mike D'Antoni decided to resign as Lakers head coach after the team refused to pick up his fourth year option. While D'Antoni was not popular amongst many Lakers fans, there were a lot of…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Releases Statement On D’Antoni Resigning

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The day many Lakers fans had been hoping for has finally arrived as Mike D'Antoni has resigned as head coach of the team. Immediately after the announcement by the Lakers, general manager Mitch…

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Lakers News: Brian Shaw, Three Others To Be Honored In Santa Barbara

At this time of the year, the NBA is busy handing out their year-end awards. While no one on the Lakers are likely to receive an award this season, there are some current and former members of the organization set…

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Lakers Rumors: Could Team Consider Adding Carlos Boozer?

With Pau Gasol, Jordan Hill, and Chris Kaman all unrestricted free agents this summer, and questionable at best to return, the Lakers have a huge hole in the front court looking ahead to next season. With a lottery pick in…

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This Week In Lakers History: Jerry West Hits 60-Foot Buzzer Beater

There are some moments that will forever be etched into the history of the NBA, and in particular, the NBA playoffs. Everyone remembers Magic's baby sky-hook against the Celtics, Bird stealing the ball against the Pistons, and Jordan's last shot…

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