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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Augustas Marciulionis Explains Why He Chose To Sign With Lakers Over Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers have earned a reputation around the league for finding gems either later in the second round of the NBA Draft or in the undrafted free agent pool. Names like Alex Caruso and Austin Reaves come to…

Lakers Rumors: Mavericks Ownership Unhappy With Luka Doncic Overwatch Billboard In Dallas

The story of the 2024-25 season was the blockbuster trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers that sent Luka Doncic to the purple and gold. Doncic emphasized that he wanted to play for Dallas his entire career, but…

Lakers News: Kevin O’Leary Was Mystery Bidder For Kobe Bryant-Michael Jordan Trading Card

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was beloved during his playing days in the NBA, working tirelessly to become the best player he could be. Despite all the early success Bryant achieved in his career, he remained the hardest working…

Lakers News: Nike Unveils Kobe 3 Protro Low For 2026 Release

Even after death, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains a heavy influence in the game of basketball and sports in general. Bryant's "Mamba Mentality" and dedication to competition on the court transcends several generations of athletes and it's seen…

Lakers News: LeBron James Works Out With Hawks’ Jalen Johnson

The 2025-26 season represents an unprecedented Year 23 for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who remains one of the best players in the NBA. James is the elder statesman of the league but has proven that he can still…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Dorian Finney-Smith

The Los Angeles Lakers were the clear-cut winners of the NBA trade deadline after acquiring Luka Doncic, but they should also get a ton of credit for swinging a deal for Dorian Finney-Smith last December. The Lakers traded D'Angelo Russell,…

Lakers News: Rick Fox Had To Fight Kobe Bryant To Earn His Respect

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was ruthless to anyone he saw on the court, including his own teammates. During his early playing days, Kobe was known for butting heads with teammates. His feud with Shaquille O'Neal was well-documented as…

Lakers News: Bogdan Bogdanovic Believes Luka Doncic Can ‘Kill Anyone’ On Basketball Court

After signing his three-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic immediately flew to meet with the Slovenian National Team ahead of EuroBasket 2025. Doncic is a staple on Slovenia every summer, and this year is no different as…

Lakers News: LeBron James Celebrates Bulls Retiring Derrick Rose’s Jersey

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of battles in the playoffs, and some of his most notable matchups came in the early 2010s against Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls. James brought his dominance from…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Jaxson Hayes

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes started the 2024-25 season out as the primary backup big to Anthony Davis, though he found himself in a much larger role after the Luka Doncic trade. The Lakers shipped out Davis, Max Christie…

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