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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Player Development Coach Looking To Help Johnson, Young Get Shots

The Lakers recently named Larry Lewis as their new Player Development Coach after two years on the Los Angeles D-Fenders staff. Two years ago those D-Fenders had eight players get called up to the NBA. Now as a new member…

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Lakers News: Phil Jackson Tweets Rapper Kendrick Lamar

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has made the social media world shake in the past 24 hours due to his verse on a new Big Sean song entitled 'Control'. In Lamar's verse, he proceeded to call out almost every big name artist in…

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Lakers News: Kobe Wants His Legacy To Extend Beyond Basketball

The legacy of Kobe Bryant is one that will last decades, and possibly even centuries. He will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest Los Angeles Lakers ever to play for the franchise and has cemented his spot as…

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Lakers News: Kobe Says It’s Important To Him To Stay With One Team

Kobe Bryant has played his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers and he will end his career with the Lakers, there is no doubt about that. Recently Kobe revealed that staying with one team throughout his career is something…

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Video: Nick Young Hitting The Water Slide After Workouts

During the NBA offseason, players have a lot of time on their hands. After working out, practicing, or, for some, rehabbing, you have to take some time to have some fun and just relax. Nick Young, happy to return to…

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Lakers News: Kobe Says What Motivates Him Is ‘Six’

When you are about to enter your eighteenth NBA season and have five NBA Championships, two NBA Finals MVPs, one regular season MVP, 15 All-Star Games. 11 first team All-NBA selections, and rank fourth on the NBA's all-time scoring list,…

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Throwback Thursday: Elgin Baylor’s 1961-62 Season

This past season, LeBron James averaged an amazing 26.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 7.3 assists, winning his fourth NBA MVP Award. Listed at 6'8 and 250 pounds (but probably closer to 6'9 and 275), James' physical attributes make him dominant…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Faces His Younger Brother Marc November 15

There is nothing quite like a big brother-little brother relationship. As a younger brother myself, I will always remember the first time I beat my older brother at anything. However, for the Gasol brothers, Pau and Marc, they get to…

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Lakers News: Wesley Johnson Returns To Phoenix December 23

This is a year of redemption for young Wesley Johnson. The former fourth overall selection in the 2010 NBA Draft was traded to the Phoenix Suns last season, where he saw his playing time dwindle significantly. Johnson could barely see…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Revenge Game Against Atlanta On November 3

Kobe Bryant has said that his rehab is far ahead of schedule and if the Mamba has anything to say about it, he will be ready to go when the season begins on October 29. Some people have wondered if…

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