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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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…

Lakers News: LeBron James Expresses Love & Appreciation For Derrick Rose

LeBron James is a living legend in the NBA, playing in Year 23 and still doing it a high level. While the end of James' career seems to be right around the corner, he's still considered a pivotal piece in…

Lakers News: Jake LaRavia Got Root Canal To Fix Front Teeth After 76ers Win

Jake LaRavia has been a meaningful addition to the Los Angeles Lakers as he plays an important role as a versatile swingman off the bench. While the Lakers have struggled to defend this season, LaRavia competes hard on that end…

Lakers Video: Jake LaRavia Wins Team Pickleball Tournament

Jake LaRavia has made a nice addition to the Los Angeles Lakers as the versatile forward does a little bit of everything on both sides of the court. LaRavia signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers in free…

JJ Redick: Lakers Are Getting Exposed For Same Issues In Losses

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like a solid bet to advance in the Emirates NBA Cup as they hosted the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals. The Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama who continues to rehab from a calf strain,…

Lakers Traveling To Suns On Sunday After Being Eliminated From Emirates NBA Cup

The Los Angeles Lakers won West Group B of the Emirates NBA Cup with a perfect 4-0 record, setting themselves up to host the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the Knockout Rounds. The Lakers entered the primetime matchup…

Lakers News: LeBron James Humbled To Pass Robert Parish For Second On NBA’s All-Time Wins List

In Year 23, LeBron James continues to make history as he and the Los Angeles Lakers look to compete for the franchise's 18th championship. James had largely looked mortal since making his 2025-26 season debut, but he finally broke out…