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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JJ Redick Pleased With Lakers’ Fight Despite Blowout Loss To Celtics

After a thrilling win against the Toronto Raptors, the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Boston Celtics on the second night of their back-to-back. The Lakers were down from the jump as the Celtics raced out to a…

Lakers News: Elden Campbell Died Following Fishing Trip In Florida

The Los Angeles Lakers have been mourning this past week after news broke that former center Elden Campbell died at the age of 57. Campbell was a beloved Laker during the 1990s, playing the first nine years of his 15-year…

Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves Erupts Offensively, Rui Hachimura Hits Game-Winner Against Raptors

After a dispiriting showing against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers embarked on a trip east for a three-game road trip. The Lakers kicked off the trip against the second-seed counterparts the Toronto Raptors. Toronto has been one of…

LeBron James Made ‘Right Play’ For Game-Winner, Not Concerned About Double-Digit Scoring Streak Ending

Becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer was likely something Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James never dreamed of being, but he's been a model of scoring consistency since entering the league. Throughout his career, James has always been counted on…

Austin Reaves: Lakers Need To ‘Flush’ Loss To Suns

Austin Reaves has made another leap during the 2025-26 season, establishing himself as a bonafide star for the Los Angeles Lakers. While Luka Doncic is the face of the franchise, Reaves has been the perfect running mate as he and…

Lakers News: LeBron James Attributes Foot Injury To Old Age

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James missed the start of the regular season for the first time in his career due to a sciatica issue he first started to experience in the offseason. Playing in a historic Year 23 as…

Deandre Ayton Feels Suns Wanted Win More Than Lakers

Deandre Ayton faced off against his former team the Phoenix Suns, but unfortunately he and the Los Angeles Lakers wound up taking a 125-108 loss. It was a tough night for all the Lakers players, including Ayton who finished with…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Takes Responsibility For Turnovers Against Suns

Luka Doncic remains in contention for MVP as he's served as the engine to the Los Angeles Lakers success to begin the 2025-26 season. Doncic has been amazing for the Lakers, scoring at will and making passes that make even…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Explains Why Jarred Vanderbilt Has Been Out Of Rotation

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt enjoyed the first healthy offseason he's had in years, setting him up to be an important part of head coach JJ Redick's rotation for the 2025-26 season. Redick expressed his confidence in Vanderbilt, saying…

Lakers News: Suns’ Dillon Brooks Believes His Trash-Talking Agitated LeBron James

LeBron James returned from his one-game absence to play against the Phoenix Suns, but it was woeful night for him and the Los Angeles Lakers as they were embarrassed 125-108. James managed to score only 10 points, with most of…