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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LeBron James Discusses His Influence Compared To Michael Jordan

The argument for the greatest player in NBA history often comes down to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. But regardless of who one puts at the top of their list, one thing that…

Victor Wembanyama Joins Magic Johnson In NBA History, Leaving Lakers Legend In Awe

The San Antonio Spurs bounced back in the 2026 NBA Finals after losing the first two games at home, coming away with a 115-111 victory over the New York Knicks inside a raucous Madison Square Garden to close the gap…

Nick Van Exel Tells Origin Of Infamous ‘1-2-3 Cancun’ Lakers Huddle

The Los Angeles Lakers of the mid-1990s may not have had the championships of eras that came before and after, but there were a number of talented players on those squads who won a lot of games and made playoff…

Charles Barkley: LeBron James Has One Clear Choice This Summer

One of the biggest questions of the NBA offseason is the future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. If James chooses to continue his career for a 24th season, he will be an unrestricted free agent free to sign…

Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Feels ‘Connectivity’ With Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality

Over the last few seasons, the New York Knicks have enjoyed one of the best prolonged stretches of success in their franchise history and the catalyst of that has been star point guard Jalen Brunson. Ever since signing with the…

Danny Green: Lakers’ 2020 Bubble Championship Was Hardest Of Career

Discussion and debate surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers' 2020 NBA Championship mostly seems to fall on one of two sides. Some discount the championship since it occurred inside the Bubble, while many others call it the most difficult situation they…

James Worthy Discusses If Showtime Lakers Could Compete In Today’s NBA

When it comes to the great dynasties in NBA history, the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s are undoubtedly one of the best of all-time. Led by Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy, the Lakers made the NBA…

Andre Drummond Shares Story Demonstrating LeBron James’ Intelligence

Many consider Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James not just one of the best players in NBA history, but also one of the smartest. And veteran center Andre Drummond found out exactly why during his short time as James' teammate…

LeBron James Impressed With What Cooper Flagg Showed As Rookie

The 2025 NBA Draft class has been extremely impressive with the likes of Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe all having excellent seasons. But at the top of that list is the top overall pick Cooper Flagg, who had…

Former Lakers Coach Paul Westhead Receives 2026 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award

The National Basketball Coaches Association announced that former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Paul Westhead will be the recipient of the 2026 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. Westhead's coaching career spans more than 40 years in the college and professional…