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: Magic Johnson Sends Message To Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic spent the second half of the 2024-25 season in a daze following his shocking trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic had been sidelined for weeks due to a calf strain and was close to making a return…

Lakers Rumors: Clint Capela Expected To Depart Hawks In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers may have traded for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline, but their lack of interior size was exposed in the 2025 NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves abused the Lakers on the boards and…

Coco Gauff: LeBron James Had ‘Untouchable Aura’ As USA Flag Bearer In 2024 Olympics

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was able to accomplish what he set out to do this past summer at the 2024 Olympics in Paris when he helped lead Team USA to another gold medal. James and the rest of…

Lakers Rumors: Potential Interest In Reunion With Bulls’ Lonzo Ball

The Los Angeles Lakers got a taste of what their team can look like with Luka Doncic leading the way, and now they go into the offseason looking to build a roster better suited to make use of his talents.…

Lakers News: Robert Horry Critical Of Luka Doncic’s Defense

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is one of the premier offensive talents in the NBA, a top-five player by almost every metric considering his impact on that side of the floor. With an array of moves at his disposal,…

Lakers News: Jalen Williams Sees ‘A Lot Of Similarities’ Between Kobe Bryant & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has established himself as one of the premier talents in the league and is carrying the legacy of historical figures like Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first NBA Finals…

Jaxson Hayes Denies Rumors He Wants To Leave Lakers

Jaxson Hayes went from a regular backup bench big to an important starting center for the Los Angeles Lakers following their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic. The Lakers traded away Anthony Davis to land Doncic and while it's a deal…

Lakers News: LeBron James Was Emmanuelle Chriqui’s Favorite ‘Entourage’ Cameo

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James isn't just one of the best basketball players of all-time, but he's also made quite the career off the court as an investor, entrepreneur and even as a member of sports media. Due to…

Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Stresses Need For Teammates To Be Patient With His Passing

Luka Doncic was never thought to be available, so when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers it changed the landscape of the NBA. Not only did the Lakers find their next franchise cornerstone, but the rest…

Draymond Green Initially Thought Warriors Were Getting Kevin Durant When Lakers Traded For Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers trading for Luka Doncic remains the most stunning deal in NBA history as the generational superstar never asked to leave the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic led the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals and while they came…