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: Pau Gasol Off Crutches Three Weeks After Knee Procedure

The Los Angeles Lakers went through one of their most trying injury seasons in their history this season, with all five starters and multiple role players missing significant time due to injuries. ---- Test your knowledge of Pau Gasol by…

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Lakers Nation Reacts: Who Has Had The Better Career – CP3 or Pau Gasol?

It was only a couple short years ago that the Los Angeles Lakers believed they acquired their point guard of the future when they agreed to trade Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom to the Houston Rockets and the New Orleans…

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Shaquille O’Neal Announces on Twitter He Will Launch Own Soda Line

Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Gatorade better watch out because Shaquille O'Neal is coming to take your spot, and we all know how hard it is to move Shaq out of a spot once he gets there. O'Neal announced via Twitter today…

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Lakers Nation Reacts: Who Will Win the 2012-2013 NBA Finals?

Throughout this NBA season, the defending champion Miami Heat have been considered the prohibitive favorite to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy and repeat as NBA champions, as their dominating 27 game win streak during the regular season only served to…

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Lakers News: Former Laker Flynn Robinson Passes Away

Lakers Nation is sad to report the passing of former Los Angeles Laker, and member of the 1971-72 Championship team, Flynn Robinson. Given the nickname 'Mr. Instant Point' by legendary Lakers commentator Chick Hearn, Robinson was a key reserve for the…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Named to All-NBA Third Team

Joining Kobe Bryant on being named to the All-NBA Team (Kobe was named to the First Team for the 11th time), is his new teammate for the 2012-13 season. Per the Los Angeles Lakers, center Dwight Howard was named to the…

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Lakers Rumors: Phil Jackson Says Kobe, Shaq Spat Was Overblown

Phil Jackson has been at the forefront of some of the greatest dynasties in the history of the NBA while coaching some of the greatest players the league will ever see.  But possibly nothing in his tenure got more media attention than…

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TWC SportsNet to Debut Lakers Top 50 Plays Wednesday Night

Good news, Laker fans.  For those of us suffering from a severe case of Laker withdrawal, a little relief is on the way. -----Check out the Lakers Nation store to get your LN gear and show off your Lakers pride!------…

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Lakers Anniversary: Magic Johnson Scores 42 Points Against 76ers

On this day 33 years ago, Lakers Nation was in a state of panic.  Lakers' star center and 1980 regular season MVP, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar severely sprained his ankle in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.  Though Kareem would come back…

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