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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Recap: Russell Westbrook Struggles In Debut As Lakers Lose To Warriors On Opening Night

The debut of Russell Westbrook and the Big 3 did not go according to plan as the Los Angeles Lakers lost on Opening Night...

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Lakers News: LeBron James, Frank Vogel Discuss Emotions Of Russell Westbrook’s Debut In Hometown

It was a long offseason, but the Los Angeles Lakers are officially back in action and get to kick things off on NBA...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Still Motivated To Win Championships In Year 19

At this point in his career, LeBron James has nothing left to prove. A four-time NBA champion, Finals MVP and regular-season MVP, James is a sure-fire first-ballot Hall-of-Famer. But he and the Los Angeles Lakers are widely regarded as a…

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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Looking To Keep LeBron James Around 34 MPG

Heading into Year 19, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James remains one of the best players in the NBA, though injuries...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Believes His Perimeter Shooting Will Be ‘Crucial’ In Big Lineups

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Dwight Howard and DeAndre Jordan, it was evident they wanted to return to head coach...

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Kent Bazemore Thinks Russell Westbrook’s Energy Will Be Crucial For Lakers This Season

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers went 0-6 in the preseason, there is no need to panic as it is normal for a team with so many...

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Carmelo Anthony Believes Russell Westbrook Has Had To Adapt To New Situation With Lakers

While the Los Angeles Lakers only have three returning players from last season's squad, some of the newcomers do have...

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Lakers News: Kent Bazemore Admits It Would Mean Extra To Be In Starting Lineup

Despite a disappointing preseason slate, the Los Angeles Lakers got a better sense of their roster for the 2021-22 season...

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Frank Vogel: Lakers Are Going To ‘Give It Some Time’ Before Filling Second Two-Way Slot

With all the injuries to the Los Angeles Lakers roster, they might look to find immediate help in the form of a veteran...

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Lakers News: DeAndre Jordan Will Remain ‘Supportive’ If He’s Starting Or Coming Off Bench

With the preseason behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers can begin to focus on their Opening Night game against the Golden State...

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