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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David Stern Career Retrospective: Beyond ‘Basketball Reasons’

For a number of Lakers fans, David Stern will forever be Public Enemy No. 1 for his infamous veto of the Chris Paul trade in 2011. That trade would have brought the star point guard in purple and gold. The…

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Lakers Lookback: Team Trades For Adam Morrison, Shannon Brown In 2009

After experiencing the disappointment of losing in the NBA Finals the previous year, the Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2008-09 season determined to finish the job. Though the team had been dominant during the regular season, the team was…

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Vows To Stop Criticizing The Lakers

Magic Johnson will forever be one of the greatest players to ever wear the purple and gold. He will always be synonymous with the Lakers organization for everything he has brought to the franchise. Recently, however, Johnson has been critical…

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Lakers News: Phil Jackson Believes Lakers Overpaid Kobe On Extension

The announcement of Kobe Bryant's two year extension was met with mixed reactions. While many fans were excited about Bryant remaining with the Lakers for another two years, others were disappointed at how much they paid Bryant, and how it…

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Lakers Injury Update: Blake, Farmar, Nash All Ruled Out Tomorrow

http://youtu.be/fYDzRZr1RNg The slew of injuries to Lakers point guards has been unlike anything that has ever happened in the history of the NBA. Kendall Marshall has been the Lakers lone true point guard for the last month, but he may…

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Lakers Draft News: Team Inquiring About Australian PG Dante Exum

The 2014 NBA Draft is expected to be one of the most talented drafts in a long time. The top of the draft features as many as seven or eight players who are expected to be possible All-Stars and a…

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NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving Privately Trying To Leave Cleveland?

Before the season, many prognosticators pegged the Cleveland Cavaliers to be one of the surprise teams in the league. No one expected them to be serious contenders, but they were expected to be a playoff team in the Eastern Conference…

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This Week In Lakers History: Magic Comes Out Of Retirement In 1996

When Magic Johnson retired in 1991 due to contracting HIV, the basketball world lost one of its true legends. Even though Johnson would be a part of the 1992 Dream Team, he decided not to return to the league since…

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Lakers Injury News: Steve Nash Disputes Injury Story, Won’t Play Friday

Steve Nash has not suited up for the Lakers since November. He has been working out recently and looks to be returning soon, but apparently hit a setback, tweaking his back. Nash, spoke to the OC Register's Janis Carr and…

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Game Recap: Lakers Battle, Can’t Keep Up With Pacers

http://youtu.be/LUMwpdcdcZA The Lakers return home for the first time in two weeks and awaiting them is the team with the NBA's best record in the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers boast the league's stingiest defense and Paul George has blossomed into…

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