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 To Play Rockets In First Round Of 2026 NBA Playoffs With Game 1 On Saturday

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2025-26 season as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference after beating the Utah Jazz and will take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. They finish…

LeBron James Loved Seeing Stephen Curry Wearing His Signature Nike Sneakers

The NBA and its fans missed out on a primetime matchup when LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Bay Area to play the Golden State Warriors. The league is always in for a treat when James suits…

JR Smith: LeBron James Cancelled Golf Round To Lock In After Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Injuries

LeBron James spent the past summer indulging in golf as his new hobby outside of basketball, but the Los Angeles Lakers star doesn't have much time to play as of late given the team's attempt to stay afloat. James spent…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Takes Over Offensively Against Warriors

Since Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves went down to injury, the Los Angeles Lakers have been hurting for a win. While the Lakers are guaranteed a playoff spot, the team needs something to hang its hat on given the hit…

Lakers Celebrate UCLA Women’s Basketball Championship Team

The city of Los Angeles is spoiled with its sports teams, with the Lakers leading the way in terms of total championships. However, the Lakers aren't the only famous basketball team in the city as UCLA has a lauded men's…

JJ Redick: Luka Doncic In Good Spirits & Motivated To Return

Luka Doncic will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 regular season due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which is brutal news for a Los Angeles Lakers team that was tracking to be a legitimate playoff threat. Doncic has…

Lakers Injury News: Marcus Smart ‘Trending Towards’ Playing This Week

The Los Angeles Lakers are limping toward the finish line of the 2025-26 season as several players like Marcus Smart have been out of the lineup due to injuries. Smart has been on the shelf for a couple of weeks…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Praises Job Luke Kennard Did As Primary Ball-Handler

With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out for the foreseeable future, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called upon Luke Kennard to become the team's new lead guard. Kennard is largely a 3-point specialist, but he has shown flashes…

JJ Redick Used ‘Information You Have’ With Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Decisions

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick may have claimed 50-win seasons in his first two years on the job, but even he will find it hard to make up for the losses of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Doncic…

Lakers Rumors: Details On Luka Doncic’s Procedure In Spain

When Luka Doncic was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, it seemingly marked the end of the Los Angeles Lakers' season. Doncic had been playing at an MVP level before getting hurt against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a…