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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Russell Westbrook Disappointed With Lakers’ Season But Plans To Return In 2022-23

Perhaps mercifully, the Los Angeles Lakers saw their 2021-22 playoffs hopes erased when they were thoroughly beaten...

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Lakers Rumors: Kendrick Nunn Expected To Pick Up Player Option For 2022-23 Season

After losing to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from Play-In Tournament contention...

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Lakers Officially Eliminated From Play-In Tournament Contention With Loss To Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers took the court on Tuesday night needing a win on the road against the Phoenix Suns...

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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Commends Carmelo Anthony After Receiving Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Award

With the Los Angeles Lakers limping toward the finish line during the 2021-22 season, it is easy to forget the off-court...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Wanted To ‘Fight Through’ Foot Injury Against Nuggets

Without LeBron James available, all eyes turned to Anthony Davis who did his best to lead the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Russell Westbrook Can Live With Lakers Losing When Team Gives Efforts

Russell Westbrook has been able to turn it up the past few weeks, though the Los Angeles Lakers have been unable...

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Lakers News: Short Turnaround & Early Start Time Led To LeBron James Missing Game Against Nuggets

LeBron James has had to try and drag the Los Angeles Lakers across the finish line, but unfortunately was a late scratch...

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Recap: Anthony Davis Guts Out Foot Injury But Lakers Lose To Nikola Jokic & Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Denver Nuggets on Sunday afternoon badly needing a win to stay in the playoff...

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Frank Vogel Says Lakers’ Focus Is To ‘Win As Many Games As We Can’ For Remainder Of Season

In a must-win game on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers unfortunately fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans...

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LeBron James: Lakers ‘Didn’t Get The Job Done’ Against Pelicans But Not Giving Up Hope Until Officially Eliminated

After missing the previous two contests against the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks with a sprained ankle...

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