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
2737 Articles

Lakers News: Max Christie Feeling More Comfortable & Confident Going Into Second Season

The Los Angeles Lakers roster is looking stacked heading into the 2023-24 season as they've got several players who are worthy...

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Lakers Video: LeBron James, Anthony Davis & Rui Hachimura Face Off In Free Throw Contest

When reviewing the current Los Angeles Lakers roster, the strength seems to lie in the front court as the team is full of wings...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Won’t Play In Preseason Opener Against Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is poised for another breakout as he is coming off a successful run with Team USA during...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Won’t Play On Saturday Against Warriors; Plans To Play In At Least Half Of Preseason Games

After an offseason to get fully healthy, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James appears locked and loaded entering Year 21...

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Lakers Media Day: Austin Reaves Has Spoken With Darvin Ham About Playing More Point Guard

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin the 2023-24 season on the road as they bear witness to the Denver Nuggets raising...

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Jarred Vanderbilt: It’s A ‘Great Feeling’ To Be With Lakers Long-Term After Signing Extension

Keeping the core of the roster was a priority for the Los Angeles Lakers front office and they made good on that plan as they were able...

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Lakers Media Day: Christian Wood Wants To Prove ‘False Narratives’ Wrong During 2023-24 Season

With Anthony Davis reportedly telling the Los Angeles Lakers he would like to spend less time playing center during the 2023-24 season...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka & Darvin Ham Explain Approach To In-Season Tournament

The 2023-24 season can't start soon enough for Los Angeles Lakers fans as the team looks like one of the few teams that can compete...

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Rob Pelinka Talks About Learning From Past Mistakes When Deciding To Run Back Lakers’ 2022-23 Roster

After a successful 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers came into the offseason with several decisions to make regarding...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Addresses Concerns Of Not Having A Center To Guard Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

After leading the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic proved he is the best player in basketball...

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