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 Rumors: Austin Reaves Expected To Earn More In Free Agency Than Alex Caruso

The Los Angeles Lakers may be struggling to find success on the court during the 2022-23 season, but they can take some solace...

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Lakers News: Juan Toscano-Anderson Focused On Controlling Attitude & Effort In Limited Minutes Vs. Heat

Although the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, there were a couple of bright spots...

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Lakers News: Patrick Beverley Discusses Evolution Of Relationship With Russell Westbrook

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Patrick Beverley in a trade over the offseason, it immediately drew eyebrows...

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Recap: Russell Westbrook Records Triple-Double In Lakers’ Win Over Magic

The Los Angeles Lakers got a much-needed win, beating the Orlando Magic 129-110 to snap a four-game losing streak...

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NBA Rumors: Pacers Engaging In Contract Extension Discussions With Potential Lakers Trade Target Myles Turner

Entering the 2022-23 season, it seemed like a foregone conclusion the Los Angeles Lakers would make some sort of move to fortify...

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LeBron James: ‘You Don’t Have To Be A Rocket Scientist’ To See That Lakers Miss Anthony Davis

Without Anthony Davis in the lineup, the Los Angeles Lakers have floundered. The Lakers dropped their fourth consecutive game...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Explains Five-Guard Lineup With Russell Westbrook At Center Against Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers did not have a very merry Christmas as they lost to the Dallas Mavericks, marking their fourth consecutive...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Passes Kobe Bryant For Most Christmas Day Games Played

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James passed Kobe Bryant for the most games played on Christmas Day (17) after suiting up against...

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Fellow Michigan State Alum Mat Ishbia On Purchase Of Suns

The NBA offseason was full of groundbreaking stories and drama, from the players all the way to the ownership level...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Unhappy With ‘Self-Inflicted Wounds’ In Loss To Hornets

The Los Angeles Lakers may be missing Anthony Davis, but they had no business losing to one of the worst teams in the NBA...

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