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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LeBron James Becomes First Player To Make 3,000 Field Goals During Playoffs

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career playoff field goals. James accomplished the feat with his second basket of Game 4 against the Houston Rockets. James has a sizable lead…

JJ Redick Discusses Biggest Areas Lakers Have Missed Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers finally dropped their first game of the series against the Houston Rockets, a blowout Game 4 loss that came on the heels of their thrilling Game 3 overtime victory. The Lakers had been playing good basketball…

LeBron James Calls Lob To Bronny James Against Rockets ‘Special Moment’

Without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves available, LeBron James and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers have been forced to step into bigger roles during their playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Fortunately for the Lakers, they've managed to…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James & Marcus Smart Lead Overtime Game 3 Win Over Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers held serve at home in Games 1 and 2 against the Houston Rockets, but then went on the road for a pivotal Game 3. Not many people outside of the Lakers organization gave the team much…

Lakers News: Luke Kennard Explains Why JJ Redick Partnership Has Been So Great

Luke Kennard landed in the perfect spot at the trade deadline as he's become an important member of Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick's rotation. Like Redick, Kennard is a knockdown 3-point shooter that defenses have to account for,…

Deandre Ayton: LeBron James & JJ Redick Not Letting Lakers Get Comfortable Against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Houston Rockets 2-0 in their first round playoff series, a moderate surprise given how shorthanded they are. The Lakers have been without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but still managed to defend their home…

Luke Kennard Not Surprised By Increased Level Of Play

Luke Kennard has been a revelation for the Los Angeles Lakers as he's helped lead them to a 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Kennard has been a consistent source of offense for a Lakers team that's been without…

Rui Hachimura Missed Luka Doncic’s Hijinks When He Was Away From Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are holding out hope that Luka Doncic can join them at some point on the court during the playoffs. The Lakers are off to a solid start in the postseason as they currently own a 1-0…

Jaxson Hayes Enjoys Seeing Luke Kennard Succeed After Watching Him Growing Up In Ohio

Luke Kennard has been everything the Los Angeles Lakers hoped for and more when they acquired him at the trade deadline. Kennard has fit in perfectly on the Lakers roster, acting as the team's best shooting threat but also a…

Jeanie Buss: Kobe Bryant Would Be Excited To See Luka Doncic With Lakers

Luka Doncic is set to lead the Los Angeles Lakers for years following his contract extension this past summer. There is arguably no better superstar to serve as the face of the franchise after LeBron James than Doncic given his…