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 Rumors: Early Expectation Is For LeBron James To Return For 2025-26 Season

Year 22 for LeBron James ended on a bit of a whimper as he and the Los Angeles Lakers were bounced out of the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games. The Lakers entered the series as…

JJ Redick: Lakers Need To Get In ‘Championship Shape’ This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season officially ended after being eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers lost in five games to the Timberwolves as they were unable to compete with their…

Hornets’ Mark Williams Takes Victory Lap Following Lakers’ Elimination From Playoffs

The Luka Doncic trade wasn't the only deadline move the Los Angeles Lakers made as they also swung a huge deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams. Williams wasn't considered a target for the Lakers given his youth and upside,…

Lakers News: LeBron James Noncommittal About Future

LeBron James turned back the clock against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his heroics weren't enough as the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs following their loss in Game 5. James did everything in his power to will the…

JJ Redick Discusses Fourth Quarter Struggles & Lack Of Center In Lakers’ Series Loss To Timberwolves

In the blink of an eye, the Los Angeles Lakers 2024-25 season is officially over as they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round. The Lakers lost Game 5, 103-96, but unlike the other…

JJ Redick Explains Decision To Play 5 Players In Second Half Of Lakers’ Game 4 Loss To Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 4 facing a near must-win proposition as a loss would signal a perilous position to be in against a young and hungry Minnesota Timberwolves squad. The Lakers lost Game 3 despite a heroic performance…

Luka Doncic: Lakers Need To ‘Believe’ In Order To Come Back From 3-1 Deficit Vs. Timberwolves

Luka Doncic looked worse for wear in Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves as he had been dealing with a stomach bug that sapped him of his energy and endurance. Despite the quick…

Lakers News: LeBron James Doesn’t Think He Fouled Anthony Edwards Late In Fourth Quarter

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick noted that LeBron James seemed to be moving better and getting healthier as the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves wears on, but there might not be many more games left for them as…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Critical Of Turnovers In Game 3 Loss To Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers responded well to their Game 1 loss after winning a tightly-contested Game 2 at home, but Game 3 presented a different challenge as the team found themselves on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers…

Lakers News: LeBron James Acknowledges There Is No Room For Error In Postseason

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a professional basketball player for so long that he understands not to take playoff games for granted. James knows better than anyone how rare it is to compete for a championship, so…

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