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: Luke Walton ‘Excited’ To Watch Competitive Western Conference Playoffs

Last summer saw a flurry of blockbuster trades and signings that shook up the NBA landscape going forward. Particularly...

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Lakers’ Isaiah Thomas Named To 2018-20 USA Men’s National Team Roster

USA Basketball officially announced its 35-player roster for the 2018-20 Men's National Team. Among those included...

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Jerry West Praises Elgin Baylor For Humility, Helping Him Get Accustomed To Lakers As Rookie

The Los Angeles Lakers recently immortalized another franchise icon in Elgin Baylor with a statue outside of Staples...

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Lakers News: Josh Hart Reflects On Rookie Season, Believes He Is ‘Starting To Get A Good Feel Of Things’

Despite not qualifying for the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers saw tremendous progression from their young core...

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Lakers News: Isaiah Thomas Doesn’t Regret Playing Through Hip Injury

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Isaiah Thomas from the Cleveland Cavaliers just prior to the NBA Trade Deadline...

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Lakers Video: ESPN Broadcast Cuts To Commercial During Josh Hart’s Layup Attempt At End Of 4th Quarter

The Los Angeles Lakers, though shorthanded due to injuries, defeated the playoff-hopeful San Antonio Spurs in overtime...

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Kyle Kuzma, Luke Walton Among Those Confident Lakers Will Keep Focus Despite Being Eliminated From Playoff Contention

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 33-41 on Wednesday night with a 103-93 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Brook...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Admits He Was Wrong In Originally Believing Pacers’ Paul George Trade Was ‘Lopsided’

The Los Angeles Lakers begin a four-game road trip on Monday, with their first stop at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for...

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Jeanie Buss: ‘Not Going To Make Apologies’ For Lakers Fans’ Cocky Reputation

Over the course of their illustrious history, the Los Angeles Lakers have established one of the world’s most recognizable...

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Lakers News: Isaiah Thomas Vows To ‘Be Better’ After Missing Crucial Free Throw In Loss To Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers saw their season-best five-game winning streak and nine-game winning streak at home end...

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