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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This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Named Unanimous MVP Of 2000 NBA Finals Following Game 6 Victory Over Pacers

Following a Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center needing one more...

Lakers News: Paul Pierce Saw Michael Jordan’s Reflection When Matching Up With Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA championships during his Hall of Fame playing career that spanned two decades. Bryant guided the Lakers to three consecutive NBA Finals appearances from 2008-2010, which included two matchups against the…

Lakers News: Don Nelson Wore Luka Doncic Nike Shoes To Protest Mavericks’ Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers completed one of the biggest trades in professional sports history earlier this year when they acquired five-time All-Star Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. The move changed the landscape of the NBA for years, if not…

Lakers News: LeBron James Congratulates Coco Gauff After French Open Win

The 2025 French Open women's final took place on Saturday in Paris, which saw Coco Gauff defeat the No. 1 ranked Aryna Sabalenka to win her second Grand Slam singles title. Gauff mounted a stunning comeback to knock off Sabalenka,…

Lakers Video: LeBron James Explains Why Kids Don’t Need Basketball Trainers

Even at the age of 40, LeBron James continues to play basketball at a high level for the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time NBA champion just completed his seventh season with the team and put up impressive numbers in nearly…

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Believes 2020 Lakers Would Have Won More Championships If Roster Stayed Together

The 2019-20 NBA season will go down as one of the most unique ever, with the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Miami Heat inside the Orlando bubble to capture their 17th championship in franchise history. The Lakers roster was headlined…

Lakers News: Anthony Edwards Trying To Be ‘Pest’ To LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers were in position to even up the Western Conference quarterfinals, but couldn't close out Game 4 and suffered a heartbreaking 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. LeBron James scored 27 points on only…

Luka Doncic Enjoyed Atmosphere At Crypto.com Arena In Lakers Playoff Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the wrong end of a 117-95 blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals at Crypto.com on Saturday night. Luka Doncic immediately took control of the game as he…

Lakers News: LeBron James Details Pregame Routine

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA playoffs for the third consecutive season and fifth time since LeBron James joined the team after clinching the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Despite being 40 years old,…

LeBron James ‘Happy’ To Anchor Lakers Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers made a statement to the rest of the NBA on Sunday night with their 126-99 blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers led by as many as 29 points in the first half and…