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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Western Conference Standings Update & Who Lakers May Face In First Round Of 2025 NBA Playoffs

The 2024-25 season is finally coming to a close and the Los Angeles Lakers should feel proud of themselves as they overcame several obstacles throughout the year to clinch the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers blew…

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Lakers Injury Update: LeBron James Is ‘Fine’ After Appearing To Tweak Groin Against Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James clinched a spot in the playoffs after their emotionally-charged win against the Dallas Mavericks earlier this week, but entered their Friday night matchup against the Houston Rockets with a chance to secure the…

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Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Stays Hot Offensively In Win Against Shorthanded Rockets

After beating the Dallas Mavericks earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Lakers entered their Friday night matchup against the Houston Rockets with plenty to play for as a a victory would secure the third seed in the Western Conference.…

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Lakers News: Luka Doncic Appreciated Love In Return To Dallas But Concluded ‘It’s Time To Move On’

The game that the entire basketball world was waiting for finally happened as Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic made his long-awaited return to Dallas to play against his former team the Mavericks. The Mavericks' decision to trade Doncic to…

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Lakers News: LeBron James Joins Barbie & Mattel Universe With New Ken Doll

Through his 22-year career in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has established himself as a leader and role model for the next generation to follow. James has often spoke about how important it is for him to…

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Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Overcomes Emotional Night, LeBron James Comes Up Clutch Against Mavericks

While the loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder was still fresh, it was hard for the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic to dwell on it as they continued their road back-to-back against the Dallas Mavericks. The matchup marked Doncic's…

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Lakers News: Luka Doncic Expecting Emotional Night In Return To Dallas To Face Mavericks

Luka Doncic has settled in nicely with the Los Angeles Lakers the past few weeks, leading the team to the third seed in the Western Conference. While the Lakers haven't guaranteed themselves a playoff spot yet, the team is in…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Unhappy With Luka Doncic’s Ejection In Loss To Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers made a statement with their blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the two teams squared up for a highly-anticipated matchup on Tuesday night. The Lakers seemed like they were going to rest most of…

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LeBron James: Lakers’ Game Against Thunder Got ‘Weird’ Following Luka Doncic’s Ejection

LeBron James has seen just about everything in his illustrious career in the NBA, and the 40-year-old is hoping to add one more ring to his collection before retiring. This season represents perhaps James' best chance of winning another title…

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Mavericks’ Anthony Davis: ‘No Emotions’ Facing Lakers For First Time

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the basketball world when they traded Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic, Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber before the deadline. It was a…

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