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: Shaquille O’Neal Would ‘Love’ To Play In Current Era Of NBA

Shaquille O'Neal is widely regarded as the most dominant player in NBA history as his blend of size, strength, speed, agility and instincts made him impossible to defend. O'Neal powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a "three-peat" from 2000-2002, winning…

Lakers Video: JJ Redick’s Tyrese Haliburton Take Aging Well

Tyrese Haliburton has been the star of the 2025 NBA Playoffs as he's led the Indiana Pacers to the franchise's first Finals since 2000 behind some heroic shotmaking. The Pacers have managed to rally from several double-digit fourth-quarter deficits this…

Lakers Video: Shaquille O’Neal & Inside The NBA Cast Bid Farewell To TNT

Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley have become staples for NBA entertainment and analysis as members of Inside the NBA. Inside the NBA on TNT has given basketball fans plenty of discussions, laughs and memories over the…

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Recounts Pushing Kobe Bryant’s Buttons

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA's last "three-peat" to begin the new millennium, but their infamous feuding was famous in the basketball world. Teammates like Derek Fisher noted that the feud seemed to…

Lakers News: LeBron James Calls Thunder’s Alex Caruso One Of His Favorite Teammates

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been fortunate enough to play with some of the best players in NBA history, but he's also been lucky to have the perfect role players during his championship runs. Throughout his illustrious 22-year…

Lakers Video: LeBron James Breaks Down Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals Matchup

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been at home watching the 2025 NBA Playoffs unfold and the postseason is finally almost over as the Finals are set to kick off this week between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma…

Suns Hiring Former Lakers Assistant Jordan Ott As New Head Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers may have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, but they're far from the most dysfunctional team in the NBA right now. The Lakers, for the first time in a few years, are in…

Lakers News: Metta World Peace Lobbies For Knicks Head Coaching Job

Although the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, they still got to celebrate as they watched the New York Knicks eliminate the Boston Celtics. Lakers legend Magic Johnson congratulated the Knicks for…

LeBron James Trolls Doubters Of ‘Mind The Game’ Podcast

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James doesn't have just one of the most successful careers in NBA history, he's also built a media empire off the court. Throughout the years, James has gotten more involved with content creation and his…

Danny Green Discusses Depth Of 2019-20 Lakers Roster

The 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers team was slept on heading into the regular season, but all the ingredients of a championship squad were there. Led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers were one of the most dominant teams…