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 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…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Leading Efforts To Repair Palisades Recreation Center

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick hosted a special basketball clinic on Sunday for kids who were impacted by the wildfires earlier this year. Redick also launched the LA Strong Sports foundation to help support the development of sports…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Foundation & Aspen Institute Announce Partnership

With the annual Project Play Summit kicking off in Berkeley, Calif., on Monday, the Luka Doncic Foundation and Aspen Institute have announced a partnership to help drive structural change in youth basketball. The basis of these conversations will include new…

Luka Doncic & Jaxson Hayes Swap Lakers Jerseys With Soccer Legend Thierry Henry

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their second consecutive game on Saturday night with a 146-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls despite Luka Doncic having another big performance. The five-time All-Star scored a team-high 34 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 29…

JJ Redick Wants Lakers To Avoid Play-In Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games on Sunday night with a 108-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. It was the Lakers' second win against their in-city rivals in three nights despite being without Austin…