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: LeBron James & Austin Reaves Carry Offense Against Trail Blazers

Coming back from the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped what should've been an easy win against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers didn't get much of a chance to lick their wounds, though, as they traveled up north to…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Explains Ejection In Loss To Hornets

Austin Reaves has turned into a borderline All-Star during the 2024-25 season because of his leap on the offensive end. Reaves handled primary ball handler responsibilities after the Los Angeles Lakers traded away D'Angelo Russell and he thrived in the…

JJ Redick Pins Lakers’ Disappointing Loss To Hornets On Offensive Struggles

After a week off, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to action against a struggling Charlotte Hornets team. It was the first game back from the All-Star break, so some rust was to be expected. But not many people would have…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic’s Arrival Has Given LeBron James ‘Energy’

LeBron James may be the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, but the storied franchise has its next torch bearer in Luka Doncic. The NBA has been reeling the past couple of weeks as it reconciles the reality that Doncic…

Lakers News: LeBron James Has No Regrets About Never Participating In NBA Dunk Contest

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a staple in the annual NBA All-Star Game for decades now and was elected to play in his 21st iteration of the event this season. James may be the oldest player in…

2025 NBA All-Star Game Highlights: Stephen Curry Leads Team Shaq In First-Ever Tournament

NBA All-Star Weekend ended on Sunday with the 2025 NBA All-Star Game and its new tournament-style format. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver introduced the new format for this year's event in hopes of drumming up more interest in the contest. Although…

Lakers Rumors: Alex Len Contract Details

Following the failed trade for Mark Williams, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to find a pivot for their center problem as they waived Christian Wood to make room to sign Alex Len. Len most recently played for the Sacramento Kings…

Recap: Lakers Blown Out By Jazz In Final Game Before All-Star Break

After a blowout win against the Utah Jazz on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers hit the road to take them on again in a rematch before the All-Star break. The Lakers entered the evening shorthanded as Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe…

Lakers Injury News: Jaxson Hayes Ruled Out Against Jazz With Facial Contusion

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes is ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Utah Jazz due to a facial contusion. Hayes took a shot to the face in the first quarter and went back to…

Austin Reaves Excited To Have Dalton Knecht Back On Lakers

Austin Reaves knows what it's like to be a rookie playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, so it was no surprise to see him take Dalton Knecht under his wing. Unlike Reaves, the Lakers took Knecht in the draft and…

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