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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Greg St. Jean Looking Forward To Luka Doncic & LeBron James Building Chemistry During Lakers Training Camp

Although Luka Doncic put up impressive numbers with the Los Angeles Lakers following his blockbuster trade from the Dallas Mavericks, it never felt like he was truly playing at his best. The combination of Doncic's return from injury, the emotions…

Luka Doncic Appreciates Lakers Organization Welcoming Him With Open Arms

The next era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball is officially underway as Luke Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million extension to remain with the purple and gold. Doncic was never a risk to leave Los Angeles without signing his extension,…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers have a knack for storylines and making history and they managed to strike again when they took Bronny James with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Bronny was considered a borderline NBA prospect following…

Carmelo Anthony Reveals He Was Almost Traded To Lakers In 2011

The Los Angeles Lakers have always been the perfect destination for stars and are routinely linked to them whenever one appears to be on the way out. For example, the Lakers were heavily considered to be in the running to…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Shines For Slovenia In First EuroBasket Exhibition Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have to be considered one of the big winners of the offseason as they inked Luka Doncic to a three-year extension, ensuring the superstar remains in the purple and gold for the foreseeable future. Much has…

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Retires From Franchise

The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA's premier franchise because of their consistent success of winning at the highest levels...

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Congratulates Luka Doncic On Contract Extension

It's an exciting time for the Los Angeles Lakers as they secured their next face of the franchise in Luka Doncic after the star signed a three-year extension this past weekend. Doncic had been expected to sign his extension for…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Christian Koloko

The Los Angeles Lakers have made it a focus to develop young talent and they took a swing on Christian Koloko before the start of the 2024-25 season. Koloko hadn't played in an NBA game since he was diagnosed with…

Luka Doncic Showed His Loyalty By Signing Extension With Lakers

The Luka Doncic era has officially begun as the superstar signed a three-year extension to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, cementing himself as the next face of the franchise. While the Lakers did well to upgrade the roster via…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Has ‘Moved On’ From Mavericks Trade

More than half a year later and it's still surreal that Luka Doncic is now the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were somehow able to find their new superstar midseason after the Dallas Mavericks inexplicably gave up…

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