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.
206 Articles

NBA Free Agency Rumors: JaVale McGee Signs With Lakers On Two-Year, $8.2 Million Deal

Among the many new additions to the Los Angeles Lakers roster for the 2018-19 NBA season was JaVale McGee, who...

Matt Borelli

Rival NBA General Manager Skeptical Lakers Can Build Championship Contender Around LeBron James, Anthony Davis

The start of 2019 NBA free agency period is still over a week away and while the Los Angeles Lakers figure to be quite...

Matt Borelli

Lakers Rumors: Pelicans Considering Trading No. 4 Pick In 2019 NBA Draft To Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers' blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis has dominated headlines this week, making it easy to forget...

Matt Borelli

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Believes ‘Nobody Is Quite Like’ Kobe Bryant After 6.5 Seasons Together

Now 38-years-old and in his 18th NBA season, Pau Gasol has had the privilege of sharing the basketball court with some...

Matt Borelli

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Annual Moratorium Period Expected To Begin On June 30

Facing one of the most important offseasons in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers received some good news at...

Matt Borelli

Lakers News: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West React To John Havlicek’s Passing

On April 25, 2019, the NBA lost one of their most accomplished players of all-time as John Havlicek passed away at the...

Matt Borelli

NBA Free Agency News: JaVale McGee ‘Highly Interested’ In Re-Signing With Lakers

Immediately after signing LeBron James to a four-year, $154 million deal during the 2018 NBA free agency period, the...

Matt Borelli

Lakers News: Stephen Curry Calls Luke Walton ‘Great Coach,’ Any Team Would Be ‘Lucky’ To Have Him

In the midst of a disappointing 2018-19 NBA season, speculation has continued to grow that the Los Angeles Lakers will look...

Matt Borelli

Stephen Curry: LeBron James Not Playing In 2019 NBA Playoffs ‘Just Different,’ Lakers Will ‘Reset’ And ‘Regroup’

The 2018-19 NBA season can be defined as a major disappointment for the Los Angeles Lakers as injuries ultimately derailed...

Matt Borelli

Lakers News: Luke Walton Calls It ‘Pointless’ To Think About How Differently 2018-19 NBA Season Would Be Without Injuries

Despite already being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, the Los Angeles Lakers are determined to finish...

Matt Borelli