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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Game Recap: Spurs Too Good Down The Stretch, Close Out Lakers

The elation following the impressive opening night win against the Los Angeles Clippers was quickly extinguished thanks to a drubbing at the hands of the Golden State Warriors the following night. Tonight the Lakers look to gain revenge on the…

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Lakers News: Kobe To Receive Over $24 Million From Lakers Tomorrow

Kobe Bryant is by far the highest paid player in the NBA. In his final year of his contract, Bryant is due to receive more than $30 million from the Lakers. Most players in sports receive their money throughout the…

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Throwback Thursday: Nick Van Exel Playoff Heroics In 1995

The Lakers of the mid-nineties are forgotten by most since they came in between two of the most iconic eras in the history of the NBA, the Showtime Lakers of the eighties and the Kobe-Shaq Lakers of the 2000s. While both of those eras…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Discusses His 1225 Twitter Avatar

When Kobe Bryant created a twitter page, no one could have guessed that he would immediately become one of the most important people to follow on the social media website. Sure he is popular, but most superstars rarely tweet and…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Highlights

After an exciting victory on opening night against the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers look to keep their momentum going against another top Western team in the improving Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are looking to build on…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Says ‘My Neck Is Bothering Me’

There has been a lot of speculation recently about the health of Steve Nash. Although he has never been injury prone throughout his career, he missed 32 games last season and has been bothered throughout the preseason with lingering injuries.…

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Game Recap: Lakers Finish Preseason With A Win Over Jazz

With just four days to go until the opening night showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers take on the Utah Jazz in their preseason finale from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. On Tuesday the Lakers picked up…

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Throwback Thursday: Elmore Smith Sets Single Game Block Record

No other NBA franchise has the lineage of big men like the Los Angeles Lakers. George Mikan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Shaquille O'Neal are all on the NBA's 50 Greatest Players list, and all have a legacy with the…

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Lakers vs. Jazz Game Preview: Lakers Look To End Losing Streak

The Lakers went 0-2 against the Golden State Warriors in their trip to China and now will look to get back on the winning track when they host the Utah Jazz tonight at Staples Center. The game tips off at…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Unsure How Many Players Will Make Final Roster

http://youtu.be/iOve6oneE-U With so many new pieces added to the team on non-guaranteed or partially guaranteed contracts, the battles for the last couple of roster spots on the Lakers has been very interesting to watch. After releasing Darius Johnson-Odom while in…

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