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: Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Excited’ For First Healthy Offseason In Years

Jarred Vanderbilt has had an injury-plagued career in the NBA and started the 2024-25 season on the shelf as he recovered from offseason foot surgery. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Vanderbilt in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade a couple of…

Wings’ Paige Bueckers Credits Lakers’ Kobe Bryant For Helping During ACL Rehab

Kobe Bryant has been gone for over five years, but his legacy and influence looms large over the Los Angeles Lakers and the local community. Bryant endeared himself to Los Angeles after helping lead the Lakers to five championships during…

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Discusses What He Learned In ‘Crazy’ Rookie Season

Dalton Knecht was a surprise pick for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024 NBA Draft as he was touted as a sure-fire lottery pick before falling down the board to No. 17. The Lakers were in a fortunate spot…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic To Face Off Against Mavericks In Las Vegas Preseason Game

Luka Doncic's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a rollercoaster, to say the least. The Dallas Mavericks inexplicably shipped out Doncic for a trade package built around Anthony Davis, but the Lakers wound up being the clear winners…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Respected JJ Redick’s Decision To Bench Him In Game 5 Against Timberwolves

Jaxson Hayes was thrust into the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup following the Luka Doncic trade that shipped Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Hayes had been serving a valuable role off the bench as one of the Lakers' center…

Celtics’ Jrue Holiday Named 2024-25 NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion

The NBA announced Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion and will be awarded the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, named after the legendary Los Angeles Lakers center who spent decades working toward social justice reform.…

Rui Hachimura Feels Lakers Need To Add Size & Rebounding

Rui Hachimura turned in his best overall campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, becoming a reliable 3-point shooter and showing an increased sense of urgency on the glass. Hachimura was leaned on as one of the…

Lakers News: LeBron James Jokes About Anthony Davis Trade

It's hard to bet against LeBron James in the playoffs, but even the superstar had trouble trying to uplift the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves. James turned back the clock on both ends of…

Rob Pelinka: Lakers Will Do Everything To Meet LeBron James’ Expectations For Roster

LeBron James put up a valiant effort in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but unfortunately it wasn't enough as he and the Los Angeles Lakers were vanquished in five games. James turned back the clock and played as inspired…

LeBron James Won’t Sway Luka Doncic’s Extension Decision With Lakers

Luka Doncic's 2024-25 season was a rollercoaster to say the least as he was dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline, a move that no one on the outside knew about. The Dallas Mavericks trading Doncic, a…

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