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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Bulls’ Patrick Beverley Claims He Requested Trade From Lakers

The trade deadline has to be considered a massive success for the Los Angeles Lakers, who turned their glut of guards into several...

Lakers Injury Update: Darvin Ham Doubts D’Angelo Russell Suits Up Against Thunder

All the attention surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers the past couple of days has been about LeBron James...

Recap: Turnover-Prone Lakers Fall To Grizzlies On First Night Of Back-To-Back

Without LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, 121-109...

Jarred Vanderbilt Believes Lakers Are ‘Deep Team’ That Can Win ‘Variety Of Ways’

Although the Los Angeles Lakers managed to retrofit the roster with pieces that made fit LeBron James and Anthony Davis better...

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Says His Confidence Is ‘Always High’ After Win Against Mavericks

It took a few games, but Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis finally looks to be returning to form after coming back...

Lakers News: LeBron James Praises Jarred Vanderbilt’s Basketball IQ

Since the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have looked like an entirely different team and have more room for error...

Lakers Injury Update: LeBron James Out Against Grizzlies Due To Right Foot Soreness; D’Angelo Russell Doubtful

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that LeBron James will be held out against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday due to right foot...

Lakers News: LeBron James Says Ankle Is ‘A Little Sore’ After Win Over Mavericks

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best teams post-trade deadline and they proved their mettle again...

Lakers Highlights: Jarred Vanderbilt, LeBron James & Anthony Davis Spark Historic Comeback Against Mavericks

It looked like the good vibes for the Los Angeles Lakers were going to end as they fell behind by 27 points in the first half...

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Tells Anecdote From Shootaround About Urging Malik Beasley To Shoot When Open

The first game after the All-Star break was a major success as the Los Angeles Lakers were able to blow out the Golden State Warriors...