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 Rumors: Christian Wood Expected To Miss Remainder Of Regular Season But Could Return For Playoffs

The ebbs and flows of the 2023-24 season have finally begun to favor the Los Angeles Lakers, who have resuscitated themselves...

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Lakers Highlights: D’Angelo Russell Sets 3-Point Record, Anthony Davis Overpowers 76ers In Messy Win

With three days of rest and multiple practices under their belts, things were in favor for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night...

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Austin Reaves: Lakers Finishing Season With ‘Must-Win’ Mindset

The Los Angeles Lakers been a difficult team to figure out during the 2023-24 season...

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Darvin Ham Calls Lakers Potentially Losing Christian Wood For 2023-24 Season A ‘Huge Blow’

Injuries have been a problem for the Los Angeles Lakers for years and it’s continued into the 2023-24 season...

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Lakers Injury Update: Jarred Vanderbilt & Gabe Vincent Progressing As Scheduled; Cam Reddish To Return Soon

Since winning the 2020 NBA Championship, the Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a litany of injuries that have derailed...

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Lakers Highlights: D’Angelo Russell Ties Nick Van Exel’s 3-Point Record In Win Against Hawks

Last week was rough for the Los Angeles Lakers as they dropped pivotal games against the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Wants Spencer Dinwiddie To Feel ‘Comfortable’ Offensively

Spencer Dinwiddie was a welcomed add for the Los Angeles Lakers because players his caliber don't normally hit the buyout market...

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Lakers News: Doc Rivers Believes Michael Jordan Is ‘GOAT’ But LeBron James Has Had Better Career

When it comes to the greatest of all time debate, the most common answers are Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

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Lakers Rumors: D’Angelo Russell Will Have Leverage Because Of Player Option For 2024-25 Season

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell seemed like he was on his way out after a rough December during the 2023-24 season...

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Lakers Injury Update: Anthony Davis Was Unable To See Out Of Left Eye After Taking Elbow In Loss To Warriors

A tough loss to the Sacramento Kings raised the stakes for the Los Angeles Lakers' Saturday night matchup against the Golden State...

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