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: Christian Koloko Hoops With PSG Stars Nuno Mendes & Presnel Kimpembe

When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, they're a global brand that extends far past just the basketball universe. The Lakers are one of the most popular teams across all sports thanks to their reputation for winning championships and…

Former Lakers Guard Shake Milton Signs With KK Partizan

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have made a trade this offseason, but they still found ways to improve the roster in free agency. The Lakers were able to sign Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart after they were waived by…

Lakers News: Derek Fisher Joins NBA On NBC Broadcast Team

As one of the NBA's most popular franchises, the Los Angeles Lakers should be a fixture in primetime games during the 2025-26 season. The Lakers will be a team to watch out for next season as Luka Doncic will have…

Marcus Smart Believes Lakers ‘Stack Right Up’ With Best Teams In Western Conference

The Los Angeles Lakers have been steadily adding to their roster this offseason and they landed another impact player after signing Marcus Smart following his buyout from the Washington Wizards. Smart signed a two-year deal worth $11 million with a…

Marcus Smart Will Be First Player In Lakers Franchise History To Wear No. 36

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart will wear No. 36 for the upcoming 2025-26 season, making him the first player in franchise history to don it. Smart has only worn No. 36 during his NBA career, previously wearing the number…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Could Sign Extension Before Reporting To Slovenian National Team On Aug. 4

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has had a busy offseason as he's been working on his dieting and conditioning to get into better shape ahead of the 2025-26 season. Doncic was traded midseason this past year to the Lakers,…

Lakers Sign Marcus Smart To Two-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed guard Marcus Smart in free agency after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards and cleared waivers. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but it is believed to be for two…

Lakers Rumors: Jarred Vanderbilt & Maxi Kleber Fully Healthy Entering 2025-26 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers were in desperate need of frontcourt help this summer despite having players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber on the roster. The Lakers' lack of size and physicality was exposed in the playoffs and the team…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Maxwell Lewis

There was some of hope for Maxwell Lewis entering his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers as he showed flashes of being the kind of 3-and-D wing the team had been looking for. Lewis spent most of his rookie…

Lakers Rumors: Christian Koloko & Chris Manon Sign Two-Way Contracts

The Los Angeles Lakers have historically been able to unearth gems either in the second round of the NBA Draft or in the undrafted free agent pool. Names like Alex Caruso and Austin Reaves come to mind as former undrafted…

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