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 Video: Pat Riley Statue Unveiled

Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy best represent the Los Angeles Lakers' "Showtime" era, but none of them would have been there without former head coach Pat Riley. Riley led the Lakers and its stars to four championships during…

How To Watch Pat Riley Lakers Statue Unveiling

The Los Angeles Lakers will officially unveil the statue of Pat Riley on Sunday, Feb. 22. The unveiling will begin at 12:30 p.m. PT and will be aired live on Spectrum SportsNet and the team's YouTube page. Riley has the…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Believes Austin Reaves Had Play Of Game In Win Over Clippers

Austin Reaves was able to return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup just before the All-Star break, though he came off the bench due to a minutes restriction. Following the All-Star break, Reaves was finally freed from his minutes restriction…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Lead Way Against Clippers

The All-Star break came at the perfect time for the Los Angeles Lakers as most of the roster has missed time due to injury during the 2025-26 season. With extra rest, the Lakers finally put their cleanest injury report to…

Austin Reaves Discusses How Healthy Lakers Can Gel For Remainder Of 2025-26 Season

Austin Reaves has become a bonafide star for the Los Angeles Lakers and will be a key factor in the team's success as they head into second phase of the 2025-26 season. The All-Star break came at the perfect time…

JJ Redick Gives Keys For Lakers In Second Half ‘Sprint’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has done a good job of steering the team throughout the 2025-26 season. The Lakers remain in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race despite not having their roster fully healthy for…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Breaks Down Zone Defense Usage

Despite all the injuries the Los Angeles Lakers have endured during the 2025-26 season, head coach JJ Redick has managed to keep the team afloat. Redick himself struggled to assess the first half of the season due to players being…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Has High Confidence In Luke Kennard

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic got some extra rest as he was ruled out with a hamstring injury before the All-Star break. Doncic was fortunately able to play in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game and said his hamstring felt…

Lakers News: Suns’ Devin Booker Misses Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential figures in the game of basketball and sports in general as his mindset and competitive spirit defined his illustrious 20-year career. Bryant was known for being a ruthless…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Unlikely To Compete In NBA Slam Dunk Contest Again

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles has passed and the Los Angeles Lakers were represented well as players like Jaxson Hayes took part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest while Luka Doncic and LeBron James played in the…