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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Suns’ Kevin Durant Warned Lakers Not To Let Austin Reaves Guard Him In Regular Season

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns in their preseason finale, but the starters did mange to put on some good tape...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Feeling ‘Great’ & ‘Comfortable’ Heading Into 2023-24 Season

Austin Reaves' rise as undrafted free agent to near-star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the most fun stories...

Lakers News: Suns’ Frank Vogel Calls LeBron James & Kevin Durant ‘Iconic Players’

The final preseason game for the Los Angeles Lakers came against a fellow Western Conference contender in the Phoenix Suns...

Lakers Preseason Highlights: Anthony Davis Dominates Defensively In First Half Against Suns

The final preseason game for the Los Angeles Lakers featured more of a regular rotation from Darvin Ham as he opted to give...

D’Angelo Russell Believes Taurean Prince Has ‘Fit Right In’ With Lakers

With the 2023-24 season officially tipping off next week, the Los Angeles Lakers are figuring out the most optimal lineups and rotations...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Pleased With How Cam Reddish Looked In Return Against Bucks

Despite the loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their penultimate preseason game, the Los Angeles Lakers should feel encouraged...

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt To Be Re-Evaluated On Friday; Availability For Opening Night Against Nuggets In Question

Entering the 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers look like one of the few teams that can legitimately say they're in the conversation...

Lakers Preseason Highlights: Anthony Davis Has Strong First Half In Loss To Bucks

The preseason slate is coming to a close, though the Los Angeles Lakers have steadily improved through the five games they've played...

D’Angelo Russell Explains Decision To Return To Lakers In Free Agency

Despite a rough showing in the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to bring back D'Angelo Russell...

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Wants To Bring NBA Expansion Team To Las Vegas

With all the talent that's coming into the NBA, expansion seems like a foregone conclusion...