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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Mike D’Antoni: Kobe Will See A Lot Of Time At Small Forward

The Lakers have improved their depth greatly this offseason with the additions that they have made. With that improved depth, however, comes questions about the rotation and how to allocate those minutes amongst the number of guards the Lakers have.…

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Pau Gasol: Hoping To Continue To ‘Develop Chemistry’ With Kaman

Lakers' 90-88 victory over the Denver Nuggets tonight was the impressive play of Pau Gasol and Chris Kaman together. Coach D'Antoni decided to start the two bigs and they showed great chemistry as they continually found each other for easy…

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Game Recap: Lakers and Nuggets Do Battle For Second Time In Three Days

The Lakers returned to Ontario to do battle with the Denver Nuggets in their third preseason game. Both Wesley Johnson and Jordan Farmar sat out the game as well as Ryan Kelly and Kobe Bryant, both of whom have yet to…

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Lakers News: Xavier Henry Suffers Sprained Right Wrist

Xavier Henry was arguably the most impressive player in the Lakers' victory over the Golden State Warriors last night as he put in 29 points and seven rebounds including an amazing buzzer beater to end the first half. The Lakers…

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Lakers News: Rookie Ryan Kelly Taking Cautious Approach To Return

While everyone is focusing (and rightfully so) on Kobe Bryant stepping on the practice floor for some light shooting drills, there is another player coming off an injury and trying to get back on the court as soon as possible.…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott, Luke Walton To Join TWC Sportsnet As Analysts

Heading into its second season as the home of the Los Angeles Lakers, Time Warner Cable Sportsnet is looking to expand its list of excellent Laker analysts, and it has done so with the addition of two former Lakers. Byron…

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Throwback Thursday: Derek Fisher Clutch 3s In Game 4 2009 NBA Finals

Media day is over and practices have begun in Laker Land as the premiere NBA Franchise begins to embark on a new season. There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding this year's team, but not too long ago, the same was…

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Kareem: ‘Kobe Won’t Come Back As Quickly As He Would Like’

The biggest question for the Lakers this season continues to be when will Kobe Bryant return from his torn Achilles. Being the competitor he is, he obviously wants to be back for the opening night showdown with the Los Angeles…

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Lakers News: Kaman, Sacre Looking To Fill Void Left By Howard

Even though the Dwight Howard era in Los Angeles ended up as a massive disappointment, Howard still posted very good individual numbers in his lone season with the Lakers, and was one of the few players capable of making a…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Says Farmar, Blake Are Great Guards For System

Coach Mike D'Antoni's system is predicated on guards who can push the ball up the court, make quick decisions, and knock down shots. Steve Nash has always been the perfect point guard for the system precisely because he excels at…

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