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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LeBron James Breaks Down Final Minute Of Lakers’ Loss To Bulls Including ‘Horrible’ Turnover

LeBron James snapped the Los Angeles Lakers' losing streak with a game-winning tip-in against the Indiana Pacers, giving the team something to finally celebrate amidst this rough patch. James has been working himself back into game shape after missing time…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Describes Loss To Bulls As ‘Devastation’

The Los Angeles Lakers have been really up against it the past few weeks as the fatigue of the schedule seems to have really settled in. The Lakers have been playing almost non-stop since the All-Star break and going up…

JJ Redick: Lakers ‘Very Confident’ In Jordan Goodwin After Signing Him To Standard NBA Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the thick of the playoff race as the Western Conference standings are changing almost every day. The Lakers have had a relatively strong showing since the All-Star break ended, though are starting to show…

Lakers News: LeBron James Discusses Evolution Of Relationship With Kobe Bryant

LeBron James will go down as one the greatest players in Los Angeles Lakers history given all he’s accomplished with the storied franchise. James has captured an NBA championship and Finals MVP as well as broken the all-time scoring record…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Catches Fire Offensively, LeBron James Tips In Game-Winner Against Pacers

After dropping the first game of their four-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers traveled to Indiana to take on a Pacers team that's been playing some of its best basketball recently. The Lakers' schedule in March is clearly wearing…

Lakers News: Sasa Doncic Believes Luka Doncic Was Born To Play In Los Angeles

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in the most shocking blockbuster trade in NBA history, the landscape of the league changed immediately. Not only did the Lakers add Doncic -- a superstar hitting his prime -- but they…

Lakers News: James Worthy Compares Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves To 2 NBA Legends

Although the Los Angeles Lakers have been without LeBron James, the team has managed to climb in the standings thanks to the new guard duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Both Doncic and Reaves have happily taken the reins…

Lakers Video: LeBron James Ramps Up On-Court Training As Return Nears

The Los Angeles Lakers have done well to stay afloat while LeBron James remains sidelined with a groin injury. James' groin injury came at a bad time as the Lakers were in the midst of the toughest part of their…

Luka Doncic Credits Crowd For Giving Lakers ‘Energy’ In Win Against Nuggets

Luka Doncic has quickly endeared himself to the Los Angeles Lakers fanbase as he's happily played to the crowd when the team is at home. Doncic has a knack for making magic happen on the basketball court and the Lakers…

JJ Redick: Lakers Miss LeBron James’ Voice On Defensive End

The Los Angeles Lakers had been rolling in the second half of the 2024-25 season before LeBron James injured his groin. While James avoided a major injury, his absence has hurt the Lakers the past couple of weeks as they…