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: Darvin Ham Didn’t Call Timeout On Final Possession Against 76ers Because He Was ‘Comfortable’ With Russell Westbrook Taking Final Shot

For the second time during the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to close a game out against the Philadelphia 76ers...

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Lakers News: Doc Rivers Believes LeBron James Has Had Greatest ‘Career’ In NBA History

Throughout the years, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has wowed fans with not only his athleticism but also his basketball IQ...

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Lakers News: Wenyen Gabriel Looking To Build Off Strong Performance In Loss To Mavericks

While the 2022-23 season has been a rollercoaster ride for the Los Angeles Lakers, there have been some consistent bright spots...

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LeBron James Believes Injuries Have Contributed To Lakers’ Late-Game Struggles

Despite being so shorthanded, the Los Angeles Lakers have been able to remain competitive against playoff teams...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Regrets Not Blitzing Luka Doncic In Final Possession Of Regulation In Loss To Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers have endured some brutal losses during the 2022-23 season, but their recent heartbreaker really takes the cake...

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Lakers News: Troy Brown Jr. Believes He Was Fouled At End Of Regulation Against Mavericks

Fans have a way of finding people or things to blame when their favorite team loses. In the case of the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Darvin Ham Says It Would Be ‘Irresponsible’ For Lakers To Not Do ‘Due Diligence’ By Working Out Free Agents

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly need to make an upgrade to the roster, but without a trade their options are limited...

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Thomas Bryant Believes Lakers Are ‘Trending In The Right Direction’ Through Halfway Point Of 2022-23 Season

Even with Anthony Davis sidelined, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to string together an impressive five-game winning streak...

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Unwilling To Trade Unprotected First-Round Pick For Pistons’ Bojan Bogdanovic

With the annual NBA trade deadline less than a month away, all eyes have been on teams near the bottom of the standings...

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Lakers News: Patrick Beverley Leaves Game Against Nuggets Due To Hip Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers had been riding an impressive five-game winning streak, but that came to an end as they were defeated...

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