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 Video: World Series Champion Dodgers Honored During 76ers Game

Although the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the midst of the 2024-25 season, the season has been celebrating the past couple of weeks after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers managed to overcome a…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Emphasizes Desire To Win Amid Move To Bench

D'Angelo Russell had a rough road trip, but it was still a mild surprise to see head coach JJ Redick bench him for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Redick started Reddish in place of Russell to…

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Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis & LeBron James Lead Win Over 76ers

After going 1-4 on their road, the Los Angeles Lakers finally returned home to host a shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers team. The Lakers struggled with their play on both ends of the floor, so it was a relief to see them…

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JJ Redick Benched D’Angelo Russell For ‘Lack Of Compete’ In Lakers Loss To Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers ruled out Anthony Davis against the Memphis Grizzlies, so players like D'Angelo Russell needed to step up in order to steal a win on the final leg of a road trip. Russell has struggled to begin…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Hopeful Anthony Davis Will Be Back In Lineup Vs. 76ers

Through the early part of the 2024-25 season, Anthony Davis has been by far and away the Los Angeles Lakers' best player. After a successful run with USA Basketball this past summer, Davis has continued on his tear on both…

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Jayson Tatum: Lakers Not Working Me Out In Pre-Draft Process Was ‘Devastating’

The NBA is full of what-ifs and one of the biggest ones in recent history is what would have happened if the Los Angeles Lakers taken Jayson Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft. The Lakers had the No. 2 overall…

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Lakers Video: JJ Redick Mic’d Up At Training Camp

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick to become their new head coach, the move was met with skepticism as the former player never had coached in the league before but was now thrust into one of the most…

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Christian Koloko Expected To Be Available For Lakers Against Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers knew they needed front court depth prior to the 2024-25 season, so they took a gamble on big man Christian Koloko. Koloko was picked 33rd overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors, but…

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Lakers News: LeBron James Excited To Play Cavaliers Alongside Bronny James

LeBron James continues to amaze in Year 22 as he's shown he's still got enough in the tank to help lead the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Rui Hachimura: Lakers Have To ‘Tighten Up’ After Losing To Suns

Rui Hachimura has looked like an entirely different player during the 2024-25 season as he's been a consistent source...

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