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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Marcus Smart Grades Lakers’ Level Of Hustle This Season

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in veteran guard Marcus Smart to give the team a good perimeter defender who brings a level of toughness and intensity the team needs. Smart makes his biggest impact when he is creating havoc on…

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Reveals When He Knew Beef With Kobe Bryant Was Over

The issues between Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers are well known and have been overly discussed at this point. While the two formed arguably the greatest duo in NBA history and…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Austin Reaves (right groin soreness) will miss his second straight game on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Both Reaves and Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion injury management) sat…

Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Trail Blazers

For the second straight Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back and this time they will be even more shorthanded than the first. The Lakers have ruled both Luka…

Lakers News: Jake LaRavia Showing Everyone Who He Is After Viral Anthony Edwards Moment

While it is still very early in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers' signing of wing Jake LaRavia is already looking like a major steal. He has been outstanding during the Lakers' three-game win streak, which started in Minnesota against…

Austin Reaves: ‘Pretty Special’ Getting To Throw Lobs To Both LeBron & Bronny James

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are getting all of the headlines so far in the early season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the team has needed contributions from many on the roster, especially with so many injuries. On Sunday…

Luka Doncic Pleased With How Lakers Shared Ball Vs. Heat

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have carried the Los Angeles Lakers offensively to start this season, primarily with their scoring. But in Sunday's win over the Miami Heat, it was their passing that lifted the team to their third straight…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Debuts As Youngest Player In NBA History In 1996

On November 3, 1996, Kobe Bryant would make his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers at just 18 years and 72 days old...

JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Have Been Cautious With Adou Thiero’s Rehab

The Los Angeles Lakers traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft in order to take Adou Thiero out of Arkansas. The hyper-athletic forward was viewed as a potential two-way wing who thrives on the defensive end and has enough tools…

Lakers Injury Update: Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart Available For Emirates NBA Cup Opener Vs. Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart are available to play in the Emirates NBA Cup Opener against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Doncic has missed the last three games while dealing with a left…