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
2857 Articles

Dwight Howard Elected To Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame Class Of 2025

Dwight Howard's first stint with the Los Angeles Lakers went about as poorly as possible as the superstar big man failed to live up to the heightened expectations and eventually bolted in free agency for the Houston Rockets. Howard would…

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: JJ Redick Believes Cooper Flagg Is Already ‘Duke Legend’

The Los Angeles Lakers don't own a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but all eyes will be on whoever owns No. 1 overall as they'll have the right to select Duke's Cooper Flagg. This past year, Flagg has…

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Calls His Performance Against Warriors ‘Unacceptable’

Luka Doncic has the Los Angeles Lakers in prime position to make a deep playoff run as his presence has elevated the team's offense to new levels. Doncic is a one-man engine who can generate a good look every time…

Matt Peralta

Lakers Injury Update: Maxi Kleber Progresses To On-Court Activities

The Los Angeles Lakers announced forward Maxi Kleber has progressed to on-court activities after undergoing right foot surgery on Jan. 30. Kleber will continue his return-to-play process and further updates will be provided as appropriate. Kleber is often an afterthought…

Matt Peralta

Lakers Video: LeBron James Was ‘Floating’ On Floor Next To Bronny James With Griffeys Watching Home Opener

Heading into the 2024-25 season, one of the most highly anticipated moments came on Opening Night as LeBron James and Bronny James shared the court for the first time in an NBA game. The moment was inevitable after the Los…

Matt Peralta

LeBron James Breaks Down Final Minute Of Lakers’ Loss To Bulls Including ‘Horrible’ Turnover

LeBron James snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' losing streak with a game-winning tip-in against the Indiana Pacers, giving the team something to finally celebrate amidst this rough patch. James has been working himself back into game shape after missing time…

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: JJ Redick Describes Loss To Bulls As ‘Devastation’

The Los Angeles Lakers have been really up against it the past few weeks as the fatigue of the schedule seems to have really settled in. The Lakers have been playing almost non-stop since the All-Star break and going up…

Matt Peralta

JJ Redick: Lakers ‘Very Confident’ In Jordan Goodwin After Signing Him To Standard NBA Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the thick of the playoff race as the Western Conference standings are changing almost every day. The Lakers have had a relatively strong showing since the All-Star break ended, though are starting to show…

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Evolution Of Relationship With Kobe Bryant

LeBron James will go down as one the greatest players in Los Angeles Lakers history given all he’s accomplished with the storied franchise. James has captured an NBA championship and Finals MVP as well as broken the all-time scoring record…

Matt Peralta

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Catches Fire Offensively, LeBron James Tips In Game-Winner Against Pacers

After dropping the first game of their four-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Indiana to take on a Pacers team that's been playing some of its best basketball recently. The Lakers' schedule in March is clearly wearing…

Matt Peralta