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: Kobe Bryant Named 2002 NBA All-Star Game MVP

When Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was named to the 2002 NBA All-Star Game, it marked his third consecutive...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Youngest Starter To Play In All-Star Game

In the midst of a breakout sophomore campaign, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was rewarded with his...

This Day In Lakers History: Lamar Odom Posts Double-Double In Win Over Trail Blazers

Coming off an NBA Finals victory over the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to defend their title with...

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Acquired In Blockbuster Trade With Grizzlies

On Feb. 1, 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers swung a franchise-altering trade with the Memphis Grizzlies that netted...

How To Watch 2024-25 Lakers Media Day

The Los Angeles Lakers will hold their annual Media Day for the 2024-25 season at the UCLA Health Training Center...

Dominique Wilkins: Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant ‘Closest’ Player To Michael Jordan

Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships...

2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves burst onto the scene as an undrafted rookie during the 2021-22 NBA season and quickly carved out an important role...

2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers made several moves ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline in an effort to bolster their roster...

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Murals Go Up For LA 2028 Summer Olympics

It has been more than four years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away...

Lakers News: Dennis Schroder Calls For NBA Referees To Be Fined After Blown Call In Loss To Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers were on the wrong end of a controversial no-call that led to a heartbreaking 125-121 overtime loss...