Matt Peralta

Matt was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. and is a lifelong Lakers fan. Because of his love for basketball and the Lakers, Matt successfully pursued a degree in journalism at California State University, Long Beach (#GoBeach) and is now a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com. He is also a Staff Writer for RamsNewsWire.com and RaidersNewsWire.com. Contact: mattp@mediumlargela.com Twitter: @_MatthewPeralta Instagram: @matthewperalta
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Luka Doncic Wanted To Provide For Lakers Organization With E-Bike Gift

Luka Doncic's first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a success thus far as the team has been one of the best in a loaded Western Conference. Doncic is considered one of the favorites to win the…

JJ Redick Credits Lakers Defense For Responding After Poor First Half Against Jazz

Head coach JJ Redick hasn't been pleased with the Los Angeles Lakers' defense during the 2025-26 season, especially recently as the team has give up several high-scoring performances. While the Lakers have still managed to win games, it's clear defensive…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Records 40-Point Triple-Double & LeBron James Throws Down Poster Dunk Against Jazz

Although the Los Angeles Lakers had a few days off, they still wound up shorthanded against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The Lakers ruled out Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Gabe Vincent for the contest, leaving head coach JJ…

Suns’ Dillon Brooks Accuses LeBron James Of Being ‘Social-Media Junkie’

Throughout his illustrious career, LeBron James has had his fair share of rivals and opponents that would try to get in his head and throw him off by talking trash or being physical. Even though James has taken a backseat…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Challenged Luka Doncic & LeBron James To Give More Defensively

Through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season, Luka Doncic has propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to near the top of the Western Conference standings. The Lakers currently sit with an 18-7 record, which is good for third alongside the…

Former Lakers Two-Way Center Christian Koloko To Play For Spurs G League Affiliate

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025-26 season with a better big man rotation after signing Deandre Ayton and re-signing Jaxson Hayes in free agency. The Lakers' lack of interior size was glaring in the playoffs, so landing Ayton and…

Lakers News: JJ Redick ‘Happy’ Jarred Vanderbilt Contributed In Win Against Suns

Los Angeles Lakers wing Jarred Vanderbilt fell out of head coach JJ Redick's rotation largely due to his offensive limitations. However, the Lakers' porous defense as of late prompted Redick to play Vanderbilt against the Phoenix Suns. The Suns dominated…

Dalton Knecht & Adou Thiero Assigned To South Bay Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers on Monday. South Bay will play against the San Diego Clippers on Tuesday night. This is Knecht's first time being assigned to South Bay, while…

Lakers Highlights: Bench Sparks 24-0 Run, LeBron James Hits Late Free Throws To Beat Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their worst losses of the 2025-26 season to the Phoenix Suns last week, so there was some extra juice going into their latest matchup. With the Lakers and Suns both eliminated from the…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Reveals Advice To Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers sorely missed Marcus Smart as their defensive effort and overall intensity dropped without him. Smart missed a few games due to a back injury, though returned in the loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Smart made…