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: Luka Doncic’s Arrival Has Given LeBron James ‘Energy’

LeBron James may be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but the storied franchise has its next torch bearer in Luka Doncic. The NBA has been reeling the past couple of weeks as it reconciles the reality that Doncic…

Lakers News: LeBron James Has No Regrets About Never Participating In NBA Dunk Contest

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a staple in the annual NBA All-Star Game for decades now and was elected to play in his 21st iteration of the event this season. James may be the oldest player in…

2025 NBA All-Star Game Highlights: Stephen Curry Leads Team Shaq In First-Ever Tournament

NBA All-Star Weekend ended on Sunday with the 2025 NBA All-Star Game and its new tournament-style format. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced the new format for this year's event in hopes of drumming up more interest in the contest. Although…

Lakers Rumors: Alex Len Contract Details

Following the failed trade for Mark Williams, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to find a pivot for their center problem as they waived Christian Wood to make room to sign Alex Len. Len most recently played for the Sacramento Kings…

Recap: Lakers Blown Out By Jazz In Final Game Before All-Star Break

After a blowout win against the Utah Jazz on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take them on again in a rematch before the All-Star break. The Lakers entered the evening shorthanded as Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe…

Lakers Injury News: Jaxson Hayes Ruled Out Against Jazz With Facial Contusion

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes is ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Utah Jazz due to a facial contusion. Hayes took a shot to the face in the first quarter and went back to…

Austin Reaves Excited To Have Dalton Knecht Back On Lakers

Austin Reaves knows what it's like to be a rookie playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, so it was no surprise to see him take Dalton Knecht under his wing. Unlike Reaves, the Lakers took Knecht in the draft and…

Jaxson Hayes’ Mentality Hasn’t Changed Despite Lakers Adding Another Center

Following the failed trade for Mark Williams, the Los Angeles Lakers have no choice but to lean on Jaxson Hayes as their starting center for the foreseeable future. The Lakers were desperate for a big man prior to the trade…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Explains Decision To Contribute To Wildfire Recovery Efforts

The buzz in Los Angeles has been all Luka Doncic as the global superstar finally made his debut for the purple and gold earlier this week against the Utah Jazz. Doncic had been sidelined for a little over six weeks…

Lakers Video: LeBron James, Lionel Messi & Shohei Ohtani Featured In Beats By Dre Commercial

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James isn't just successful on the court, but he's also made plenty of money off the floor as well. James has become well-known in professional sports for his business acumen and it's warranted as he's…

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