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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Shootaround Report: Lakers Ready For Battle With Pacers

After a grueling two week road trip, the Lakers finally get to return home. Unfortunately for them, one of the league's elite teams is awaiting them as Paul George and the Indiana Pacers are looking to improve on their league-best…

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Lakers News: Team Giving Out Jerry Buss Bobbleheads At Game Tonight

With the Los Angeles Lakers set for their first home game in two weeks tonight, the Lakers felt the need to reward the fans who have had to wait a long time to see their team back in the Staples…

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Lakers Draft News: Australian PG Dante Exum Declares For Draft

While it was widely assumed that Australian point guard Dante Exum would declare for the 2014 NBA Draft, as he is expected to be one of the first few people selected, it had not been made official until today. ESPN's…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Should Kobe Play In The 2014 All-Star Game?

  Last week, Kobe Bryant was selected to All-Star game number 16, despite playing in only six games this season. This speaks to the amazing popularity Bryant holds internationally as fans simply want to see Bryant on the court. Long…

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Lakers Injury Update: Jodie Meeks, Pau Gasol Likely To Play Tomorrow

http://youtu.be/Iat1vNvRVC4 The theme of this Lakers season has been injuries. Guys like Steve Blake and Jordan Farmar are improving and look like they will be back in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Steve Nash looks like he could be back eventually.…

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Lakers Nation Wishes The Late, Great Jerry Buss A Happy Birthday

There have been a number of excellent owners of sports teams throughout history. When having a discussion about any of the greats of all-time, the late Jerry Buss has to be mentioned alongside any owner. Today, we celebrate what would…

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D-Fenders News: Terrence Williams’ Career High Paces Team To Victory

The D-Fenders have already lost three players to the NBA in Ryan Kelly, Malcolm Thomas, and Manny Harris. Despite the considerable losses, particularly the offensive firepower of those players, the D-Fenders keep plugging in guys to step up. The latest…

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Lakers Rumors: Carmelo Anthony To Choose Between Knicks And Lakers?

The Lakers have made their intentions clear that they plan to do make some major changes to their roster soon. With numerous big names entering free agency in the next two years, rumors have been swirling about possibilities for the…

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Flashback Friday: Kobe Dominates Magic To Clinch 2009 Championship

After trading away star center Shaquille O'Neal, many doubted whether Kobe Bryant would ever be able to lead the Lakers to a championship as the lead dog. When the Lakers struggled immediately after the trade, those doubters got louder. When…

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Lakers News: Ryan Kelly Learning By Playing Against The Greats

As a second round draft pick, very little was expected of rookie Ryan Kelly in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Injuries have forced him into a major role for the Lakers and he has taken advantage of…

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