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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Avery Bradley, Jared Dudley, LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, football, Lakers practice
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Lakers News: LeBron James Jokes About Playing College Football After NBA Career

What Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been accomplish throughout his career is nothing short of amazing...

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Lakers Video: Crypto.com Arena Unveils New Scoreboard To Celebrate 25th Anniversary

The 2024-25 season is still months away for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the recent release of the schedule makes it feel like it's just...

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Lakers, Suns
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Full Lakers 2024 Preseason Schedule With Matchups Against Timberwolves, Suns, Bucks & Warriors

In addition to releasing their 2024-25 regular season scedule, the Los Angeles Lakers announced their full 2024 preseason schedule...

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Lakers To Face Celtics & Warriors As Part Of NBA’s Annual ‘Rivalry Week’ For 2024-25 Season

As one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, the Los Angeles Lakers will be heavily featured on primetime television...

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Devin Booker, LeBron James, Team USA, USA Basketball, 2024 Olympics
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Devin Booker: Playing With LeBron James & Stephen Curry In 2024 Olympics Was ‘Totally Different’ Experience

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James accomplished what he set out to do, leading USA Basketball to its fifth consecutive...

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Topps Announces Rare LeBron James, Stephen Curry & Kevin Durant 2024 Olympics Card

USA Basketball closed out the 2024 Olympics with back-to-back gold medals from the men's and women's national teams...

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Los Angeles To Officially Host 2028 Olympic And Paralympic Games
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Magic Johnson Expresses Excitement For 2028 Olympics In Los Angeles

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are officially finished and the United States should feel great about how things played out...

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Anthony Davis Shouts Out Stephen Curry & Joel Embiid For USA Basketball’s Win Against Serbia

USA Basketball had some close calls in their exhibition slate as they narrowly beat out South Sudan and Germany...

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LeBron James, Stephen Curry, USA Basketball, Serbia, 2024 Olympics
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LeBron James: ‘Perfect Timing’ For Stephen Curry To Erupt In USA Basketball’s Win Against Serbia

UAS Basketball finally got its first real test of the 2024 Olympics as they faced off against Serbia in the semifinals...

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LeBron James Explains How USA Basketball Overcame Double-Digit Deficit To Beat Serbia

After a stress-free win in the quarterfinals against Brazil, USA Basketball ran into Serbia in the semifinals of the 2024 Olympics...

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