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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Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones’ Wife Cried When Mavericks Traded Luka Doncic To Lakers

Dallas sports fans have had a rough calendar year as the Dallas Cowboys missed the playoffs, while the Dallas Mavericks inexplicably traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Cowboys have faltered in recent years, the Mavericks rose…

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Explains Why Alex Len Remained On Playoff Roster

Although the Los Angeles Lakers swung the most shocking deal in NBA history by acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, the deal left them extremely thin in the frontcourt. The Lakers shipped out Anthony Davis, one of their few…

Lakers News: Bronny James Wants LeBron James To Come Back For Another Season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has accomplished numerous things during his 22 years in the NBA, but he called playing with his son Bronny James the greatest one of them all. LeBron was not shy about letting the public…

Adam Silver Considering ‘International Competition’ For 2026 NBA All-Star Game

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has constantly looked for ways to modernize the the league and introduce events and tournaments to help drum up interest. Prior to the start of the 2024-25 season, Silver explained the dip in ratings and hoped…

Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Excited’ For First Healthy Offseason In Years

Jarred Vanderbilt has had an injury-plagued career in the NBA and started the 2024-25 season on the shelf as he recovered from offseason foot surgery. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Vanderbilt in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade a couple of…

Wings’ Paige Bueckers Credits Lakers’ Kobe Bryant For Helping During ACL Rehab

Kobe Bryant has been gone for over five years, but his legacy and influence looms large over the Los Angeles Lakers and the local community. Bryant endeared himself to Los Angeles after helping lead the Lakers to five championships during…

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Discusses What He Learned In ‘Crazy’ Rookie Season

Dalton Knecht was a surprise pick for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024 NBA Draft as he was touted as a sure-fire lottery pick before falling down the board to No. 17. The Lakers were in a fortunate spot…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic To Face Off Against Mavericks In Las Vegas Preseason Game

Luka Doncic's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a rollercoaster, to say the least. The Dallas Mavericks inexplicably shipped out Doncic for a trade package built around Anthony Davis, but the Lakers wound up being the clear winners…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Respected JJ Redick’s Decision To Bench Him In Game 5 Against Timberwolves

Jaxson Hayes was thrust into the Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup following the Luka Doncic trade that shipped Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Hayes had been serving a valuable role off the bench as one of the Lakers' center…

Celtics’ Jrue Holiday Named 2024-25 NBA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion

The NBA announced Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday was named the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion and will be awarded the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Trophy, named after the legendary Los Angeles Lakers center who spent decades working toward social justice reform.…

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