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: Team’s Draft Pick Unlikely To Fall Out Of Top 10

After Friday night's tough loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers became the first team to be officially eliminated from postseason contention. With only 16 games remaining, the focus of the team now falls on evaluating the young players…

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NBA News: Phil Jackson Finalizing Deal To Become Knicks President

UPDATE (1:50 PM): The New York Knicks have scheduled a press conference for next Tuesday to announce Phil Jackson as their new President of Basketball Operations, according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski: Knicks have announced a Tuesday news conference to…

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Kent Bazemore Believes Team Shouldn’t Be Ok With Moral Victories

When a team has been as decimated by injuries the way the Lakers have, it becomes easy to make excuses for their poor performances. After another loss by more than 20 points, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, many…

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Game Recap: Lakers Fail To Win Second Straight Against Thunder

Coming off one of their best performances of the year, the Lakers are trying to replicate the same success after three days off as they took on the same Oklahoma City Thunder. Jodie Meeks dropped a career-high, 42 points on…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘It Would Be Tough’ To See Phil Jackson Join The Knicks

Although they got off to a rough start in their relationship, Kobe Bryant has developed a love and respect over the years for Phil Jackson. Bryant trusts Jackson like no one else, and it is no secret that Bryant would…

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Lakers News: Chris Paul Believes Kobe Will Be Ready For Next Season

As expected for quite some time now, Kobe Bryant was ruled out for the rest of the season, due to his fractured knee. Lakers trainer Gary Vitti has said he expects Bryant to return to 100 percent, and Bryant himself…

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Lakers News: Isaiah Thomas Says ‘It Sucks’ To Be A Laker Fan In Sacramento

Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas is well known by Lakers fans as the tiny guard who kills the Lakers every time they play. In their last game, Thomas dropped 26 points, eight assists, and two blocks against the Lakers. Many…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Mike D’Antoni’s Future With The Lakers

It is no secret that the Lakers are struggling mightily this season. While a lot of that undoubtedly has to do with the insane number of injuries the Lakers have encountered this season, some blame has to fall on the…

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Lakers Rumors: Mike D’Antoni To Be Fired After This Season?

After experiencing the worst loss in team history against the Los Angeles Clippers, general manager Mitch Kupchak met with Mike D'Antoni with many wondering if the Lakers would fire him. While it looks more likely that D'Antoni will finish the…

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Game Recap: Lakers Upset Thunder Behind Meeks’ Career Day

The Lakers look to end their three-game losing streak, but have a tough task ahead against the Oklahoma City Thunder who own the best record in the Western Conference. Fresh off a double-double, Ryan Kelly was inserted into the starting…

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