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
2744 Articles

Lakers Draft Workouts: Loyola Chicago’s Lucas Williamson Has Close Relationship With Talen Horton-Tucker

The Los Angeles Lakers are knee-deep in pre-draft workouts as they look for potential role players to complement...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Not Concerned With Physical Toll Of Playing Center

Versatility is the of the game in the modern NBA, and fortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have LeBron James...

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UCLA’s Jules Bernard Expressed Gratitude To Workout For Hometown Lakers; Calls Kobe Bryant His Favorite Player

The upcoming 2022 NBA Draft is filled with prospects who project to be useful role players at the next level...

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Caleb McLaughlin Pays Tribute To Kobe Bryant In Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’

There is no shortage of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tributes no matter where you look, which speaks to his...

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Oregon’s Will Richardson Discusses Feedback From Lakers After Pre-Draft Workout

Like the other 29 teams, the Los Angeles Lakers have been knee-deep in draft prep and have been hosting workouts...

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Lakers News: Metta Sandiford-Artest Offers High Praise For Darvin Ham

After a long and thorough process, the Los Angeles Lakers finally made a decision as they have reportedly hired...

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Lakers Draft Workouts: Keon Ellis Looking To Follow Path Of Former Alabama Teammate Herb Jones

To be successful in the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers must add 3-and-D wings. The 2022 NBA Playoffs have...

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2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Stanley Johnson

For the second consecutive year, injuries and absences derailed any hope for the Los Angeles Lakers to get back to the mountaintop. With the Lakers missing several players in their rotation, they signed Stanley Johnson to a 10-day contract via…

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Austin Reaves Explains Qualities He Wants In Next Lakers Head Coach

The Los Angeles Laker may have had a terrible 2021-22 season, but they had an unexpected bright spot in undrafted...

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Lakers Make Plea For Policy Changes To ‘Stop Mass Shootings In America’

Although the 2022 NBA Playoffs are in full swing with two teams on the verge of making the Finals...

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