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 News: LeBron James Emphasizes ‘Age Is Just A Number’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has almost single-handedly redefined how long an NBA player's prime can last as he remains one of the best players in the league despite being its oldest player. James is set to appear in…

Lakers News: Bronny James Reflects On ‘Crazy’ NBA Debut

Bronny James has always been in the spotlight growing up, but his own personal fame hit new heights once he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers and shared the court with his father LeBron James. Bronny seemed earmarked to…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Buys Maria Sharapova’s Home In Manhattan Beach

Although Luka Doncic and Slovenia were eliminated in the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers star is feeling proud of how and he his teammates played. Doncic led an undermanned Slovenia team to a victory over a favored…

Lakers News: Michael Redd Credits Kobe Bryant For Redeem Team’s Hall Of Fame Induction

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was enshrined for a second time in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 2008 Olympics Men's Basketball Team nicknamed the "Redeem Team." The Redeem Team was put together to…

FIBA EuroBasket 2025: Luka Doncic Angry But Proud Of Slovenia After Losing To Germany

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic showed the entire world that his body transformation wasn't just for show as he led an underdog Slovenia team to the elimination rounds of FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Doncic was at the center of Slovenia's…

NBA Rumors: Unsuccessful End-Of-Period Heaves Will Not Count Towards Player Stats

Under NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, the league has continued to experiment with ways to improve the quality of basketball games on a nightly basis. Silver has been more than willing to tweak the rules and formats to pre-existing events to…

How To Vote For Lakers Star Luka Doncic As Best Defensive Player Of FIBA EuroBasket 2025

Fan voting has begun for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Best Defensive Player, a new award for the tournament. Notable candidates to receive the inaugural honor include Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen and Sacramento Kings guard…

FIBA EuroBasket 2025: Luka Doncic Has Opportunity To Make History Vs. Germany

It's been a busy summer for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic as he's been in the thick of competing in FIBA EuroBasket 2025. Doncic leads an underdog Slovenia roster devoid of NBA talent other than the Lakers guard, but…

Lakers News: LeBron James Rules Out Coaching In Future

Although Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is the oldest player in the league, he's been able to remain elite because of his commitment to keeping his mind and body fresh as well as his basketball IQ. James is going…

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Learned From Kobe Bryant’s Confidence

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant gracefully transitioned into a mentor during the final years of his career, taking young players like D'Angelo Russell under his wing. The Lakers selected Russell No. 2 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft and…