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 Injury Report Vs. Grizzlies: Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell & Jaxson Hayes

The Los Angeles Lakers listed Anthony Davis (left plantarfasciitis) and D'Angelo Russell (illness) as probable on their injury report for their upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Jaxson Hayes (right ankle sprain) is questionable while Jalen Hood-Schifino (left groin soreness),…

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Jaxson Hayes: LeBron James Makes Game ‘So Easy’ For Him & Lakers

Jaxson Hayes has proved to be more valuable than initially anticipated as the 2024-25 season has already provided the Los Angeles Lakers with some trouble on the injury front. Not only are Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt still sidelined due…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick & Austin Reaves On Same Page About Defensive Effort

When Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick accepted the job, he singled out Austin Reaves as one of the players he was looking forward to working with. Thus far, Reaves has responded well to Redick as the team's new…

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Lakers Injury Update: Anthony Davis Having Trouble Seeing After Getting Poked In Left Eye Vs. Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to overcome a first-half deficit and blow out the Toronto Raptors, but Anthony Davis was forced out of the contest after getting poked in the left eye. With about five minutes left in the…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: D’Angelo Russell, Brook Lopez & Jonas Valanciunas

D'Angelo Russell has been a topic of conversation dating back to the beginning of the offseason because he surprisingly picked up his player option for the 2024-25 season. Russell was expected to opt out and pursue a new deal with…

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Lakers Highlights: LeBron James & Austin Reaves Lead Comeback Win Against Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dominant at home to start the 2024-25 season and they put their undefeated home record to the test when they hosted the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors entered the matchup as a large underdog because…

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Lakers Video: World Series Champion Dodgers Honored During 76ers Game

Although the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of the 2024-25 season, the season has been celebrating the past couple of weeks after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers managed to overcome a…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Emphasizes Desire To Win Amid Move To Bench

D'Angelo Russell had a rough road trip, but it was still a mild surprise to see head coach JJ Redick bench him for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Redick started Reddish in place of Russell to…

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Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis & LeBron James Lead Win Over 76ers

After going 1-4 on their road, the Los Angeles Lakers finally returned home to host a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers team. The Lakers struggled with their play on both ends of the floor, so it was a relief to see them…

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JJ Redick Benched D’Angelo Russell For ‘Lack Of Compete’ In Lakers Loss To Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers ruled out Anthony Davis against the Memphis Grizzlies, so players like D'Angelo Russell needed to step up in order to steal a win on the final leg of a road trip. Russell has struggled to begin…

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