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: Mike D’Antoni Praises Chris Kaman After Performance

Chris Kaman and Mike D'Antoni haven't been on the same page for much of this season. Kaman has voiced his displeasure with D'Antoni on a number of occasions, mainly due to his fluctuating position in the rotation. Kaman had arguably…

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March Madness: How Julius Randle Would Fit With The Lakers

We continue this week with our March Madness series. Yesterday, we profiled UCLA point forward Kyle Anderson. Today we look at a more traditional power forward in Kentucky freshman Julius Randle. Randle came into this season as one of the…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Lakers Focus In The Upcoming Draft

The upcoming NBA Draft will be the most important for the Lakers in a long time as they begin rebuilding the team, and preparing for life without Kobe Bryant. This will be the team's first lottery selection since the 2005…

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves Preview: Team Looks To Salvage Road Trip

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers take on Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves, after a tough loss in Milwaukee against the Bucks last night. Both of these teams are out of the playoff race at this…

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Lakers News: Kendall Marshall Explains Why Lakers Aren’t A ‘Good Team’

Despite their poor record, the Lakers have been in a number of close games this season that they just haven't been able to pull out in the end. It is one of the growing pains of a young team, to…

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March Madness: Stock Up, Stock Down After Opening Weekend

Stock Up: Julius Randle, PF, Kentucky When talking about the top prospects in the NBA Draft, Randle always seemed to be viewed as a level below the likes of Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker. Now Randle is the only one…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Won’t Travel To Milwaukee, Minnesota

Pau Gasol was diagnosed with vertigo on Monday, after leaving during the Lakers win Sunday night over the Orlando Magic. The Lakers did not miss a beat without their star big man, erupting for a 31 point victory over the…

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This Week In Lakers History: 1972 Team Caps Off 69 Win Season

The 1972 Los Angeles Lakers are considered by many to be one of the greatest teams ever assembled in the history of the NBA. Led by Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, and Wilt Chamberlain, the team was able to withstand the…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Defends Steve Nash On Recent Money Comments

Steve Nash has taken a little bit of flak recently for his comments on his video series on Grantland.com. In the latest chapter Nash said he won't retire because he 'wants the money.' -- Celebrate March Madness With 25% Off…

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Lakers News: Kobe Speaks On His Final Years, Life After Basketball

Kobe Bryant has put together one of the greatest basketball careers in the history of the sport. He will go down as one of best to ever play, and his work ethic and will to win are legendary. Entering his…

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