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 Highlights: Luka Doncic Ends Shooting Slump In Second Straight Win Against Clippers

There's an argument to be made that the Los Angeles Lakers have been the best team in the NBA since the trade deadline as they've reeled off win after win against playoff-caliber teams. Despite the Lakers integrating several new pieces…

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JJ Redick: Support From Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss This Season Has Been ‘Incredible’

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks like he was the correct choice to lead the storied franchise back to relevancy as he has the team playing its best basketball of the 2024-25 season. Redick was brought in because…

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Lakers News: Luka Doncic Discusses ‘Challenge’ Of Overcoming Shooting Slump

After a slow start coming off of injury, Luka Doncic has finally started to look more like himself with the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic's blockbuster trade to Los Angeles came as a shock to the entire league and especially to…

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Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Leads Victory Over Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a roll as they've won their past three games and in convincing fashion to boot. The Lakers are in the midst of a tough stretch of games and they kicked off the first…

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Lakers News: Luka Doncic Discusses Emotions Of Playing Against Mavericks For First Time

Luka Doncic has started to look more at home with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he was in for an emotional night when the team hosted his former team the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Doncic was beloved in Dallas and…

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Lakers Giving Out Shirts & Posters For One Piece Night Against Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers will be hosting One Piece Night against the L.A. Clippers on Friday night and fans in attendance will be given a special Lakers-One Piece collaboration T-shirt plus a poster. The back of the T-shirt features Luffy,…

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Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Records Triple-Double, LeBron James Closes Out Win Against Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home to play host to the Dallas Mavericks, a matchup that became one of the most anticipated games of the 2024-25 season following the blockbuster deal involving Luka Doncic. Weeks later and it still doesn't…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Didn’t Sleep Since Trail Blazers Game Preparing Game Plan For Nuggets

Head coach JJ Redick has done an excellent job integrating all the new pieces on the Los Angeles Lakers roster midway through the 2024-25 season, but he faced his toughest task so far when he and the team went on…

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Lakers News: LeBron James Shares Strong Reaction To Upcoming Stretch In Schedule

Even at 40 years old, LeBron James continues to dominate the NBA as he's got the Los Angeles Lakers in a good spot more than halfway through the 2024-25 season. James has been available for most of the team's games…

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Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic & Starters Shine In Big Win Over Nuggets

Since returning from the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers have looked a little rough around the edges. Some rust was to be expected, but the Lakers looked far from the version they showed before the break. Entering the Saturday…

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