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 Nation Roundtable: Which Reserve Would Be Best Served Starting?

Ryan Ward: The popular choice for this particular question will likely be Xavier Henry after the former first round draft pick was sent back to the bench in favor of Nick Young on Thursday night. Henry has played much better…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Has No Hard Feelings Toward Dwight

The Lakers pulled out what may be their most emotional win of the entire season with their last second victory over the Houston Rockets tonight. Steve Blake’s game-winning three pointer was one of the best shots any Laker has hit…

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Game Recap: Steve Blake Hits Game Winning Three To Win Game

The Lakers have been dismal on the road so far this season, losing by 50 combined points in their two road losses to the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors. Tonight their tough opening stretch continues as they face the…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Back In The Starting Lineup

When Nick Young was moved to the bench in favor of Xavier Henry, he stated his claim of wanting to win the Sixth Man Of The Year Award. Now, it looks like that dream will be short-lived as Young is…

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Lakers News: Lakers Christmas Day Sleeved Uniforms Revealed

The NBA has begun the practice of debuting specialized jerseys for all of the teams playing on Christmas Day, especially those who play in the marquee games on ABC. This season will continue that trend as the NBA has just…

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Throwback Thursday: Michael Cooper Wins Defensive Player Of The Year

The Los Angeles Lakers have had their fair share of excellent defenders. Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kobe Bryant have all made numerous All-Defensive teams. Elmore Smith holds the NBA record for blocked shots in a game and Eddie Jones…

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Game Recap: Lakers Road Woes Continue As Mavs Dominate

After surviving a late scare against the Atlanta Hawks, the Lakers look to get back over the .500 mark as they begin a three game road trip in Dallas against the Mavericks. These two teams have done battle numerous times…

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Lakers News: Chris Kaman Compares Coaching Styles Of D’Antoni, Carlisle

Chris Kaman spent one year in Dallas, and it was a pretty frustrating season. Kaman could never quite get in a groove under coach Rick Carlisle and as a result, posted his lowest scoring average in six years, and lowest…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry To Replace Nick Young In Starting Lineup

For the third straight game, the Los Angeles Lakers starting unit struggled and were outscored by the bench unit. At practice yesterday, the starting lineup used for the first three games looked to remain intact for tonight's game. However, with…

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Lakers vs. Hawks Game Preview: Lakers Look To End Two Game Skid

After an emotional opening night victory over the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers have come back down to earth after back-to-back losses to two of the Western Conference's best teams in the Warriors and the Spurs. Tonight they…

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