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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This Day In Lakers History: LeBron James Passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar To Become NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer

For the longest time, it felt that the NBA's all-time scoring record held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...

Lakers Acquire Luke Kennard From Hawks For Gabe Vincent, 2032 Second-Round Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick. Kennard is one of the best shooters in NBA with a career 44.2% 3-point percentage.…

Lakers Will Get Their Shot At Trading For Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo This Summer

With the NBA trade deadline officially here, the biggest name on the block is undoubtedly Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Teams are giving the Bucks their best offer for the former two-time MVP, though many teams, including the Los Angeles…

Lakers Rumors: Looking To Make ‘Big Splash’ This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to swing a deal prior to the NBA trade deadline, acquiring Luke Kennard, one of the best 3-point shooters in league history, from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gabe Vincent and a 2032…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Outduels Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson In Win Over Rockets

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA yet he doesn't get talked about nearly...

2026 NBA All-Star Rosters: Lakers’ Luka Doncic On World Team & LeBron James On USA Stripes Team

The Los Angeles Lakers have two All-Stars this year with Luka Doncic being the leading vote-getter amongst all players and LeBron James being named as a reserve for the first time, extending his All-Star streak to an NBA-record 22 seasons.…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Available To Return Vs. Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers have upgraded guard Austin Reaves (left calf strain) to available for the team's game on Tuesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Reaves has been out since Christmas Day, missing the last 19 games as he has…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Named Western Conference Player Of The Month For January

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was named Western Conference Player of the Month for January. In 15 games in January, Doncic averaged 34 points, 7.2 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 50.6% from…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James & Organization Ready To Part Ways This Summer

With the NBA trade deadline coming up, much of the discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers has been about potential deals the team can make to improve the roster this season. But the franchise also has some major decisions to…

Deandre Ayton: Lakers Need To Be Better In Third Quarters

An issue that has plagued the Los Angeles Lakers all season long has been their third quarters. No matter what strategies head coach JJ Redick has tried to employ, the Lakers have oftentimes come out of halftime flat and not…