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: Kobe Says Chris Paul Should Be A Laker

On his 'Kobe Up Close' special that aired on AXS TV tonight, Kobe Bryant echoed the sentiments that most of Lakers Nation has been saying for years. Chris Paul should be a Los Angeles Laker. Kobe was very careful in…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bothered By The Lakers Trying To Trade Gasol

When Pau Gasol joined the Lakers in 2008, the veteran forward would become the secondary piece needed to put the Lakers over the top and would eventually help lead the Lakers to back-to-back NBA titles. Along the way, Gasol and…

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Lakers News: Clippers Told Kobe They Wouldn’t Draft Him

Everyone remembers back in 2004 when Kobe Bryant seriously considered leaving the Lakers to join the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers. Many don't realize that Bryant almost started his career with the Clippers. During his 'Kobe Up Close' special on…

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Throwback Thursday: Minneapolis Lakers Win First Ever NBA Championship

In 1949, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL) merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA). The original NBA started with 17 teams and at the end of the first ever NBA regular and…

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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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