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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Nick Young Was ‘Nervous And Scared’ He Wouldn’t Return To The Lakers

Last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of many teams to meet with star forward Carmelo Anthony. With their attention solely focused on Anthony, the team let their other free agents sit and wait while they awaited Anthony's decision.…

Anthony Davis On Kobe: ‘He’ll Bring The Competitive Nature Out In Everybody’

Arguably the brightest young star in the NBA today is New Orleans Hornets forward Anthony Davis. Only in his third season, Davis has put up box scores that no one else is capable of doing. -- Have You Seen These…

Lakers Nation Debate: Has Wesley Johnson Earned A New Contract?

Topic: We wonder whether Wesley Johnson has earned a long-term contract with his play this season. Context: Coming into this season, the Lakers' biggest perceived weakness was at the small forward position. However, it was also one of great promise…

Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Texts Steve Nash For Point Guard Advice

The Los Angeles Lakers don't have much in the way of young players with potential on the roster this season, especially with first-round pick Julius Randle being lost for the season. One player who could have a bright future is…

Gary Payton Thinks Kobe Will Retire ‘If His Body Doesn’t Recover’

Gary Payton was one of the greatest defenders the NBA has ever seen and spent years hounding a young Kobe Bryant before becoming a teammate in 2003. Unfortunately, the two were unable to win a championship together, falling in the…

Lakers Rumors: Team To Offer Max Contracts To Jimmy Butler, Greg Monroe?

This off-season will be extremely important for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team looks to figure out a way to turn things around after another less than stellar season on the court. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION…

Nick Young On Scoring Performance: ‘They Told Me You Can’t Turn Swaggy Off’

Nick Young had been going through one of the worst shooting slumps of his career, but has finally begun to turn things around and exploded in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Phoenix Suns. --…

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers hoped to avoid a season sweep as they traveled to Phoenix to take on the Phoenix Suns. The Suns came in having won their last two games while the Lakers were looking to end a four…

Jeremy Lin On His Toughness: ‘I Don’t Think I Play Soft’

With Ronnie Price missing the game against the Utah Jazz with a sore elbow, Jeremy Lin was inserted into the starting lineup. Lin has been up and down this season, but would have an excellent opportunity to turn things around.…

Byron Scott On Jeremy Lin: ‘I Don’t Think He’s Been Great’

Jeremy Lin was one of the biggest acquisitions of the Los Angeles Lakers' off-season as they acquired him from the Houston Rockets to help out their point guard situation. When Steve Nash was ruled out for the season, it gave…