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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Magic Johnson & Mychal Thompson Encourage Lakers Fans To Root For Warriors Over Celtics In NBA Finals

Although the Los Angeles Lakers did not make the 2022 NBA Playoffs, there is a certain incentive for the organization...

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Lakers News: Russell Westbrook Seems To Give Stamp Of Approval On Darvin Ham Hire

After a relatively lengthy process that included several well-known names, \the Los Angeles Lakers finally named Darvin Ham...

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Lakers News: Celtics Broadcaster Cedric Maxwell Continues To Take Playful Jabs At James Worthy

In the NBA, and perhaps in sports in general, there is no greater rivalry than the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics...

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Lakers Draft Workouts: Scotty Pippen Jr. Discusses Love For Kobe Bryant Growing Up

Without a pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers have been working out prospects who could...

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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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