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 Praises Max Christie After Getting First Look In Rotation

The Los Angeles Lakers have done well to add young talent to the roster despite a lack of first-round picks...

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Lakers Injury Update: Thomas Bryant & Dennis Schroder Still A ‘Ways Out’ From Returning

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has already faced his fair share of tribulations as the team struggles...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Suffered Groin Injury In Loss To Clippers & Will Undergo Testing

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the L.A. Clippers 114-100 on Wednesday, but really the story of the night concerned LeBron James...

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Lakers Video: Paul Pierce Questions Why Kawhi Leonard’s Injuries Don’t Get Held Against Him Like Anthony Davis

Since winning a title in 2020, the narrative around Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has changed dramatically...

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Announces Signing In Taiwan With Taoyuan Leopards

Dwight Howard went from villain to hero quickly after helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a title back in 2020...

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Recap: Shorthanded Lakers Run Off Floor By Jazz In Second Of Back-To-Back

On the second end of a back-to-back and without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers were thoroughly beaten...

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Lakers News: Patrick Beverley To Miss Second Straight Game Against Jazz With Illness

So far, Patrick Beverley hasn't quite been the player the Los Angeles Lakers were hoping for when they traded for him...

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Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Says He’s Letting Play Speak For Himself After Getting MVP Chants

Since moving to the bench, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook has looked like a completely different player...

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Talen Horton-Tucker Appreciates Time With Lakers Despite Trade To Jazz

After a promising second season, the Los Angeles Lakers expected big things out of Talen Horton-Tucker during...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Praises Anthony Davis For Growth As Leader & Injury Management

Early in the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers already need to be careful with Anthony Davis...

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