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 Highlights: LeBron James Leads Blowout Over Clippers To End Grammy Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the center of the NBA the past few days after they pulled off a surprising blockbuster trade to bring Luka Doncic over from the Dallas Mavericks. While the Lakers had to give up Anthony…

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Lakers Trade Rumors: What Is Asking Price For Jazz’s Walker Kessler?

With the NBA trade deadline less than a week away, a lot of eyes are on the Los Angeles Lakers, especially after already making one blockbuster deal. The Lakers shocked the world when they acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas…

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Lakers To Reassess Uniform Schedule After Ditching City Edition Jerseys Against Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the NBA's most iconic franchises, having won 17 titles and employing some of the greatest players the league has ever seen. The Lakers are also one of the most recognizable brands in the…

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Lakers Highlights: LeBron James Records Triple-Double Against Knicks

The Los Angeles Lakers' annual Grammy road trip ended with a trip to Madison Square Garden to take on a streaking New York Knicks team. The Knicks entered the primetime matchup as the hottest team in the league, winning their…

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Lakers News: JJ Redick ‘Not A Fan’ Of Adam’s Silver Suggestion To Shorten Quarters To 10 Minutes

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has transitioned as well as to the sidelines as anyone could have hoped as he's found ways to get the team to win games as of late. Under Redick and his coaching staff,…

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Lakers Injury Update: JJ Redick Hopeful Anthony Davis Will Be Back Next Week

Anthony Davis has taken the mantle as the face of the franchise for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season as head coach JJ Redick envisioned when he took the job this past offseason. Redick noted he wanted to…

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Lakers News: LeBron James Takes Accountability For Turnovers In Loss To 76ers

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers entered their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers with plenty of momentum as they had won their past four games. Although it was the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers were favored to…

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NBA Scheduling Changes Involving Lakers’ Postponed Spurs Game & Bucks Contest

The wildfire situation in California appears to finally be heading toward a resolution, so teams like the Los Angeles Lakers can rest a little easier knowing that there isn't any immediate danger in their local neighborhoods. The wildfires were incredibly…

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Are Not Preferred Destination For Kings’ De’Aaron Fox

With the NBA trade deadline less than two weeks away, teams like the Los Angeles Lakers should be scouring the market looking for meaningful upgrades to help their playoff push. Although the Lakers have been playing better basketball as of…

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Lakers Video: Anthony Davis To Host New Prank Show ‘Foul Play’ On TBS

Anthony Davis has become the leading man for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, leading the team in several categories and propelling them to a postseason spot in the Western Conference. While LeBron James remains one of the…

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