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: Austin Reaves Having Fun Playing Unselfish Basketball With Luka Doncic & LeBron James

Austin Reaves has steadily risen up the NBA ranks and should now be considered a star on a Los Angeles Lakers team that also features Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Reaves had already taken a leap the season prior, but…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Explains Why Defending Luka Doncic Against Clippers Was Important

Jaxson Hayes was an underrated part of the Los Angeles Lakers' second-half success during the 2024-25 season as he stepped in to start at center after the team traded Anthony Davis away for Luka Doncic. Hayes has always been heralded…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Excited To Compete For First Emirates NBA Cup

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic had another statement performance of the 2025-26 season, this time coming at the expense of the L.A. Clippers. Doncic's dislike of the Clippers is well-documented given his history with the team, but he and…

JJ Redick Believes Drew Timme Can Operate As Offensive Hub For Lakers

While the Los Angeles Lakers have been short on draft picks in recent years, they've done well unearthing talent via their two-way contracts. The Lakers have several success stories on players they signed to two-way deals, most notably Alex Caruso…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Willing To Pay Jaxson Hayes’ Fine For Having His Back Against Clippers

Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to another impressive win, this time against the L.A. Clippers. The Lakers beat the Clippers 135-118 to win West Group B and advance to the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals, with Doncic recording a…

Lakers Injury Update: Deandre Ayton’s MRI Came Back Clean, Hopeful To Return By End Of Week

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten everything they hoped for and more from Deandre Ayton through the early going of the 2025-26 season. Ayton signed with the Lakers in free agency after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers,…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves & LeBron James Dominate Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers have fought for territory in the city for well over a decade now, and while the rivalry has died down a bit it's still theater whenever the two teams meet. The Lakers hosted…

Lakers Signing Drew Timme To Two-Way Contract & Waiving Christian Koloko

The Los Angeles Lakers haven't done as well drafting at the top of the NBA Draft, but they've managed to find several gems either in the second round or in undrafted free agency. Famous Lakers success stories include Austin Reaves,…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Praises Maxi Kleber For Performance Against Jazz

Luka Doncic needed to play heavy minutes to help the Los Angeles Lakers eek out a win over the Utah Jazz, but he had some of his unheralded teammates step up in the clutch. Deandre Ayton was ruled out for…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Come Up Big Against Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers were afforded several days off this past week, a rarity during the first portion of the 2025-26 season. However, they found themselves back on the road for a rematch against a Utah Jazz team they held…