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: Luka Doncic Named 2026 NBA All-Star Game Starter

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was named as one of the starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, it was announced on NBC and Peacock. Doncic, along with Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama and Stephen Curry, make up…

Lakers News: JJ Redick & LeBron James Discuss Inconsistency With NBA Officiating

The Los Angeles Lakers have been reeling and things didn't get much better when they went up north to play the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been without Austin Reaves, but they also ruled out Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton…

JJ Redick Calls For Lakers To Remain ‘Level-Headed’ Following Another Blowout Loss

The 2025-26 season has felt like a rollercoaster for Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick as the team started the campaign strong before hitting a rough patch in December. The Lakers' slump has extended into 2026 as they're struggling…

Marcus Smart Believes Lakers Need To Play With More Urgency On Defensive End

The Los Angeles Lakers pounced on the chance to sign Marcus Smart in free agency, hoping the veteran would provide a boost on the defensive end. So far, Smart has been as advertised as he plays with a certain edge…

Lakers News: LeBron James Praises Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s Improvement

The Los Angeles Lakers have to be pleased with LeBron James' production in Year 23, though the team remains in a bit of a funk. The Lakers have struggled this past week, with their most recent loss coming against the…

Luka Doncic: Lakers ‘Told On Ourselves’ In Hawks Win & Didn’t Match Energy Vs. Hornets

For as good as Luka Doncic has been for the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Lakers can't seem to find any rhythm or consistency. The Lakers have largely struggled the past month, especially after Austin Reaves was sidelined due to…

JJ Redick Discusses Lakers’ Defensive Struggles In Loss To Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers have been wildly inconsistent the past few weeks, stumbling through the end of the 2025 calendar year before seemingly picking back up to begin 2026. However, the Lakers' early success to begin the new year may…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Diagnosed With Hamstring Tendinopathy, Hopeful For Return This Weekend

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to stay healthy as a group with multiple starters and role players shuffling in and out of the lineup due to injuries. The Lakers recently saw both Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura return from…

JJ Redick: ‘Unfortunate’ How Much Some People Criticize Lakers’ LeBron James

What Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is doing in Year 23 shouldn't be taken lightly as he's single-handedly redefining how long a star player can be effective at the NBA level. There have been stars in the past that…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Hopes For Short Absence With Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been one of the more consistent rotation players for the team during the 2025-26 season. Hayes re-signed with the Lakers in free agency after his strong close to the 2024-25 campaign. He stepped…