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 News: Austin Reaves Doesn’t Feel Fatigued But Respected Frank Vogel’s Decision To Sit Him For A Couple Games

Without LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook available on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers predictably...

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Lakers Rumors: Possibility Of Waiving & Stretching Russell Westbrook Has Not Been Ruled Out

With the Los Angeles Lakers officially eliminated from playoff contention, all eyes immediately are set on...

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Recap: Talen Horton-Tucker Posts Career-High 40 Points In Lakers’ Loss To Warriors

With the Los Angeles Lakers being eliminated from postseason contention earlier this week, they took the court on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors without LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. Although the team played hard,…

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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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