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: JJ Redick Explains ‘Daring’ Part To Luka Doncic’s Game

After a tough losing streak, Luka Doncic has helped stabilize the Los Angeles Lakers the past couple of games. The Lakers earned convincing wins over the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, and while both victories aren't going to say…

JJ Redick: Jake LaRavia Has Done Everything Lakers Have Asked Of Him This Season

Jake LaRavia was the Los Angeles Lakers' first signing in free agency and the young forward has lived up to his two-year deal. LaRavia has been a solid role player either as a starter or coming off the bench for…

JJ Redick: Luka Doncic Is ‘Major Stakeholder’ For Lakers

Luka Doncic has been great for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season, though the team still finds itself leaving much to be desired on the basketball floor. Doncic leads the NBA scoring, but the Lakers record remains middle…

JJ Redick Feels Lakers Respond To Adversity Well But Admits Losses Are ‘Louder ‘Than Other Teams

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a rut and head coach JJ Redick is running out of time to right the ship. The Lakers struggled to end their homestand and their inconsistent effort on both ends of the floor cost…

Lakers News: Rockets’ Clint Capela Responds To Deandre Ayton

The Los Angeles Lakers were definitely hoping that a change of scenery would be good for Deandre Ayton after signing him to a two-year deal this past summer. The Porland Trail Blazers bought out Ayton, opening the door for him…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Explains Final Possession Against Magic

Following an embarrassing loss to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers needed a big response from Luka Doncic when they took on the Orlando Magic to finish out their eight-game homestand. The Magic have been an underwhelming squad this…

Lakers News: Timothée Chalamet Joining LeBron James & Steve Nash For Live Taping Of ‘Mind The Game’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James does well for himself on and off the court as he's been able to parlay his NBA career into several media ventures that have grown into successful businesses. For example, the new wave of…

Lon Rosen: Magic Johnson Will Be Around Lakers But Won’t Have Day-To-Day Involvement

The Los Angeles Lakers are transitioning into the storied franchise's next era of basketball both on and off the floor. Luka Doncic's arrival gives the purple and gold its next superstar to build around, but off the court the team…

Lakers News: LeBron James Reacts To Reaching 43,000 Career Points

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has accomplished so much in his illustrious career that it's easy to forget that he currently holds the record for most points scored in NBA history. James' records are largely built on his longevity,…

Luka Doncic Discusses How Lakers Can Match Physicality Of Opponents

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is a master at drawing contact and getting to the free throw line, so physicality isn't usually an issue for him to handle. However, he and the Lakers endured a rough outing in the…