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 Holding One Piece Night Against Clippers On Feb. 28

Following another December mini break, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to action on Thursday and took down the Sacramento Kings in arguably their most complete game of the 2024-25 season. The Lakers played a strong defensive game along with some…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Trying To Star In New Role

D'Angelo Russell opened the 2024-25 season as a starter under Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, though was later benched to better balance out the starters and bench. Russell is able to act as a secondary playmaker and scorer,…

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Bucks’ Darvin Ham Doesn’t Understand Lakers Firing After Improving Team

Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham understands full well how much pressure comes with coaching the Los Angeles Lakers. Ham was hired as the Lakers' head coach following Frank Vogel's dismissal and did well in his first season, leading them…

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Believes Break Has Been Beneficial For His Body

Anthony Davis has been the leading man for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, assuming more responsibility on both ends of the floor as LeBron James nears 40 years old. Davis has done well in the larger role,…

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Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Focused On Improving Defense

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has been a staple in head coach JJ Redick's rotation during the 2024-25 season so far. Hachimura is one of the few forwards on the team who can play up or down a position…

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Lakers News: Max Christie Wants To Keep Growing As Player After Being Named Starter

Entering the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were expecting big things from Max Christie. The Lakers re-signed Christie to a four-year, $32 million in the offseason which was a sign of their confidence he could be a rotation piece…

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Anthony Davis Happy To Have LeBron James Back Bringing Energy To Lakers

Even after the extended break last week, LeBron James was still held out of the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves because of foot soreness and personal reasons. Fortunately for the Lakers, James didn't miss any more time…

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Praises Max Christie For ‘Phenomenal’ Defense Against Ja Morant

Los Angeles Lakers wing Max Christie has been up and down during the 2024-25 season, but he got a great opportunity to prove himself when head coach JJ Redick inserted him into the starting lineup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Although…

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Attributes Toughness To Older Brother Spencer

Austin Reaves has been an iron man for the Los Angeles Lakers, though he was recently forced to miss time due to a back injury he sustained against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves took a hard fall and finished the…

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JJ Redick: Lakers Are Communicating With LeBron James About Managing Workload

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick previously acknowledged he wasn't sure when LeBron James would return to the lineup, so it was good to see the superstar declared active against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. James was ruled…

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