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: Magic Johnson Vows To Stop Criticizing The Lakers

Magic Johnson will forever be one of the greatest players to ever wear the purple and gold. He will always be synonymous with the Lakers organization for everything he has brought to the franchise. Recently, however, Johnson has been critical…

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Lakers News: Phil Jackson Believes Lakers Overpaid Kobe On Extension

The announcement of Kobe Bryant's two year extension was met with mixed reactions. While many fans were excited about Bryant remaining with the Lakers for another two years, others were disappointed at how much they paid Bryant, and how it…

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Lakers Injury Update: Blake, Farmar, Nash All Ruled Out Tomorrow

http://youtu.be/fYDzRZr1RNg The slew of injuries to Lakers point guards has been unlike anything that has ever happened in the history of the NBA. Kendall Marshall has been the Lakers lone true point guard for the last month, but he may…

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Lakers Draft News: Team Inquiring About Australian PG Dante Exum

The 2014 NBA Draft is expected to be one of the most talented drafts in a long time. The top of the draft features as many as seven or eight players who are expected to be possible All-Stars and a…

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NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving Privately Trying To Leave Cleveland?

Before the season, many prognosticators pegged the Cleveland Cavaliers to be one of the surprise teams in the league. No one expected them to be serious contenders, but they were expected to be a playoff team in the Eastern Conference…

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This Week In Lakers History: Magic Comes Out Of Retirement In 1996

When Magic Johnson retired in 1991 due to contracting HIV, the basketball world lost one of its true legends. Even though Johnson would be a part of the 1992 Dream Team, he decided not to return to the league since…

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Lakers Injury News: Steve Nash Disputes Injury Story, Won’t Play Friday

Steve Nash has not suited up for the Lakers since November. He has been working out recently and looks to be returning soon, but apparently hit a setback, tweaking his back. Nash, spoke to the OC Register's Janis Carr and…

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Game Recap: Lakers Battle, Can’t Keep Up With Pacers

http://youtu.be/LUMwpdcdcZA The Lakers return home for the first time in two weeks and awaiting them is the team with the NBA's best record in the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers boast the league's stingiest defense and Paul George has blossomed into…

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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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