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 Video: Kenyon Martin Roasted Raptors For Allowing Kobe Bryant To Score 81 Points

With the emphasis on 3-point shooting, getting to the foul line and scoring in the paint it feels like it's easier than ever to score...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Appreciates LeBron James Coming To Work Happy Every Day

The 2023-24 season will mark Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ 21st year in the NBA, a remarkable accomplishment for arguably...

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Lakers News: Thomas Bryant Calls Austin Reaves A ‘Skilled Killer’

Going into the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers' No. 1 priority was to re-sign Austin Reaves...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Credits Joey & Jesse Buss For Draft Success

Through some trial and error, the Los Angeles Lakers can finally enter a season confident about the roster that's been assembled...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Calls Austin Reaves A ‘Killer’

Austin Reaves is having himself a great summer after agreeing to terms on a new four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Julius Erving Includes Lakers Greats Like Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar On All-Time Top-10 List But Not LeBron James & Kobe Bryant

The NBA has hit the doldrums of the offseason when free agency has all but ended and teams and personnel are off enjoying...

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Lakers News: Colin Castleton Discusses Connection Jalen Hood-Schifino

The Los Angeles Lakers have done well to unearth talent in the undrafted free agent pool and they might've struck gold again...

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Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Chose No. 28 To Honor Gianna & Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers were a few steps away from an NBA Finals berth in 2022-23 but fell short in the Western Conference Finals...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Emphasizes Continuity When Asked About Anthony Davis’ Possible Extension

With LeBron James aging and showing some signs of decline, the Los Angeles Lakers need Anthony Davis to step up and assume control...

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Lance Stephenson Believes Lakers Would’ve Won 2019 Championship If LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma Didn’t Get Hurt

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the offseason with a clear plan to bring back most of their free agents and are now well-positioned...

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