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: Nike Unveils Kobe 3 Protro Low For 2026 Release

Even after death, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant remains a heavy influence in the game of basketball and sports in general. Bryant's "Mamba Mentality" and dedication to competition on the court transcends several generations of athletes and it's seen…

Lakers News: LeBron James Works Out With Hawks’ Jalen Johnson

The 2025-26 season represents an unprecedented Year 23 for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who remains one of the best players in the NBA. James is the elder statesman of the league but has proven that he can still…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Dorian Finney-Smith

The Los Angeles Lakers were the clear-cut winners of the NBA trade deadline after acquiring Luka Doncic, but they should also get a ton of credit for swinging a deal for Dorian Finney-Smith last December. The Lakers traded D'Angelo Russell,…

Lakers News: Rick Fox Had To Fight Kobe Bryant To Earn His Respect

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was ruthless to anyone he saw on the court, including his own teammates. During his early playing days, Kobe was known for butting heads with teammates. His feud with Shaquille O'Neal was well-documented as…

Lakers News: Bogdan Bogdanovic Believes Luka Doncic Can ‘Kill Anyone’ On Basketball Court

After signing his three-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic immediately flew to meet with the Slovenian National Team ahead of EuroBasket 2025. Doncic is a staple on Slovenia every summer, and this year is no different as…

Lakers News: LeBron James Celebrates Bulls Retiring Derrick Rose’s Jersey

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of battles in the playoffs, and some of his most notable matchups came in the early 2010s against Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls. James brought his dominance from…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Jaxson Hayes

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes started the 2024-25 season out as the primary backup big to Anthony Davis, though he found himself in a much larger role after the Luka Doncic trade. The Lakers shipped out Davis, Max Christie…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic’s NBA 2K26 Rating Revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers are in for an exciting 2025-26 season as it appears they're going to get the best version of Luka Doncic. Doncic took the time this offseason to transform his body and he showed off his new…

Lakers News: LeBron James’ NBA 2K26 Rating Revealed

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will make history as soon as he steps on the floor for the 2025-26 season as it will mark Year 23, the most regular seasons played in the NBA. James is no stranger to…

Career Milestones Lakers’ LeBron James Can Reach During 2025-26 Season

LeBron James has seen, done and accomplished just about everything in the NBA over the course of his 22-year career and the Los Angeles Lakers star isn't done yet as he'll return for Year 23 during the 2025-26 season. There…

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