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 Injury Update: JJ Redick Calls Jarred Vanderbilt’s Return ‘Imminent’

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to finally be getting healthy as Jarred Vanderbilt has made progress in his rehab from offseason surgery. Vanderbilt recently advanced to full on-court activities, a major step in his return to play schedule. Head coach…

JJ Redick Wants Lakers To Play Against Spurs Amidst Los Angeles Wildfires

While the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back from back-to-back losses, the organization and the city are keeping an eye out on the current wildfires in the area. The Pacific Palisades fire has been the most destructive, burning…

Max Christie: Austin Reaves Has Been ‘Phenomenal’ Since Taking Over Lakers’ Starting Point Guard Duties

Max Christie has helped the Los Angeles Lakers turn their 2024-25 season around since being re-inserted into the starting lineup. Christie has been a reliable floor spacer and perimeter defender, providing some balance and stability for head coach JJ Redick.…

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Advances To Full-Court Activities; Will Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week

The Los Angeles Lakers announced forward Jarred Vanderbilt has advanced to full-court activities with contact. The Lakers will continue to monitor Vanderbilt’s progress and he will be re-evaluated in one week. Vanderbilt has yet to make his 2024-25 season debut…

JJ Redick Not Sure What Lakers Were Doing Defensively In Loss To Mavericks

Coming off a loss to the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers followed it up with one of their worst defeats of the season when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks, 118-97. The Mavericks were shorthanded as they were without…

Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt Making ‘Real Progress’ For Return To Play

Although the Los Angeles Lakers have been playing some of their best basketball of the 2024-25 season, there's room for improvement as players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood work their way back the court. Neither Vanderbilt nor Wood has…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Doesn’t Care About Charles Barkley’s Criticism

JJ Redick has done a solid job in his first year as the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach so far, leading them to a winning record and in playoff contention through the first third of the 2024-25 season. Redick has…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Makes History In Win Against Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed their recent homestand, collecting wins over the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers to put themselves in a position to climb up the standings. The Lakers hosted the Atlanta Hawks before hitting the road…

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Listed As Potential Landing Spot For Kings’ De’Aaron Fox

Throughout the 2024-25 season, the expectation around the league was that the Los Angeles Lakers would execute at least one trade to improve their roster. The Lakers finally made their first most, acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in exchange…

JJ Redick Reveals New Year’s Resolution For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers finally made their first trade of the 2024-25 season, swapping out D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second round picks for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton to give JJ Redick's team some defensive toughness and 3-point…

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