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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Recap: Shorthanded Lakers See Five-Game Win Streak Snapped By Nuggets

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers saw their five-game winning streak snapped by the Denver Nuggets as they lost...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Reiterates Main Focus Is On Winning, Not Breaking Records

Although the Los Angeles Lakers currently sit below .500 and out of the Play-In Tournament, they've been playing much better...

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Thomas Bryant Records Dominant Statline That No Lakers Player Has Done Since Shaquille O’Neal

The vibes are certainly very solid for the Los Angeles Lakers, and a large reason for that has been the resurgence of Thomas Bryant...

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Lakers Highlights: Four Players Score Over 20 To Beat Kings, Extending Win Streak To 5

The Los Angeles Lakers have not fared well on the second end of a back-to-back, having a 1-4 record prior to their matchup...

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Lakers News: Thomas Bryant Trying To Be ‘Dominant’ In Bigger Role With Anthony Davis Out

The Los Angeles Lakers have managed to tread water without Anthony Davis in the lineup. Their most recent win was perhaps...

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Lakers Injury Update: Anthony Davis’ Rehab Is Going ‘According To Plan’ But Still No Official Timetable For Return

The Los Angeles Lakers and their fans were holding their breaths as they waited for more information on Anthony Davis' foot...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Breaks Down Inbounds Pass To Russell Westbrook Against Heat

The odds were against them, but the Los Angeles Lakers managed to rally together to beat the Miami Heat despite not having...

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Lakers Injury Update: Lonnie Walker IV Dealing With Knee Tendinitis That Team Is ‘Managing’

The start of 2023 has been a good one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they've managed to win their first two games of the new year...

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Lakers Highlights: Dennis Schroder & Russell Westbrook Power Shorthanded Lakers To Win Over Heat

Any time LeBron James has been off the floor, the Los Angeles Lakers have largely struggled to be competitive which has led...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Offers Thoughts & Prayers For Bills Safety Damar Hamlin

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a win to close out their road trip, beating the Charlotte Hornets thanks to another scoring outburst...

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