Matt Borelli

Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Lakers as a staff writer for Lakers Nation and holds similar responsibilities for Dodger Blue, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. Among Matt's all-time favorite Lakers moments include Kobe Bryant's 60-point performance over the Utah Jazz in his final NBA game, and Derek Fisher's game-winning buzzer-beater against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals. Follow Matt on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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Lakers News: Josh Hart Believes Critics Should ‘Shut Up’ And Appreciate ‘Greatness’ Of LeBron James

Propelled by LeBron James erupting in the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 15-9 on the season with a 121-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs...

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Lakers Vs. Pacers Preview & TV Info: Lance Stephenson Faces Former Team As L.A. Begins Homestand Hoping To Snap 2-Game Losing Streak

Looking to bounce back from Tuesday's road drubbing to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers return to Staples Center and face the Indiana Pacers for the...

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Timberwolves’ Tom Thibodeau Confident In Lakers Head Coach Luke Walton, Advises Him Not To Get ‘Distracted’ In Midst Of Trying Times

The Los Angeles Lakers, behind LeBron James' near triple-double and Tyson Chandler's impressive team debut, got back in the win column on Wednesday with...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Explains Defending Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Full Court Was Out Of New Strategy, Not Prior History

Propelled by LeBron James' triple-double, the Los Angeles Lakers handed the Denver Nuggets their first loss of the 2018-19 NBA season on Thursday...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Believes He’s Making Progress In Returning To Game Shape Since Offseason Knee Surgery

In the wake of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo receiving a three-game suspension from the NBA, second-year guard Lonzo Ball has been...

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Lakers News: New Painting Of LeBron James Unveiled At UCLA Health Training Center

When LeBron James signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in July, it marked the start of a clean slate for a franchise in desperate...

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Lakers Vs. Rockets Preview And TV Info: LeBron James Makes Staples Center Debut

After falling to the Portland Trail Blazers on the road in Thursday's regular season opener, the Los Angeles Lakers return to Staples Center for a showdown...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Impressed With Lonzo Ball’s Progression In Preseason

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up preseason play with a convincing 119-105 win over the Golden State Warriors despite being shorthanded, with the likes...

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Lakers News: Michael Beasley Admits Actions Toward Warriors’ Draymond Green That Earned Ejection Looked ‘Pretty Aggressive’

Despite playing shorthanded on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to close out the preseason with an impressive 119-105 victory over the...

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LeBron James Pleased With Progress In Lakers Training Camp Practices

An active free agency period headlined by the signing of superstar LeBron James has garnered plenty of intrigue...

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