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
2739 Articles

Lakers News: Victor Wembanyama Names LeBron James As Player He’s Looking Forward To Playing Against

The 2023 NBA Draft is shaping up to be an exciting night as numerous teams seem intent on either moving up or down the board...

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Lakers News: Suns Announce Hiring Of Dru Anthrop As Assistant Coach Under Frank Vogel

The Phoenix Suns announced they hired former Los Angeles Lakers video coordinator and player development coach Dru Anthrop...

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Lakers News: Phil Handy Expects LeBron James To Return For 2023-24 Season

LeBron James had an eventful Year 20 in the NBA, moving up several all-time lists and becoming the league's all-time leading scorer...

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2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Patrick Beverley

In desperate need of more defensive talent and locker room presence that could keep LeBron James and Anthony Davis in check...

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Discussing Front-Loaded Two-Year Contract For D’Angelo Russell

The point guard position is the biggest question mark for the Los Angeles Lakers as free agency quickly approaches...

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Lakers Video: Lou Williams Announces Retirement From NBA

The deep postseason run the Los Angeles Lakers made during the 2022-23 season shouldn't be lost on fans who have had to endure...

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Dwyane Wade Believes LeBron James’ Injury Helped Lakers Down Stretch Of 2022-23 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers had to go through plenty of adversity throughout the 2022-23 season, though the work was worth it...

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2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Max Christie

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2022 NBA Draft without a draft pick, but ended up with the No. 35 overall pick after purchasing...

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2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Thomas Bryant

Coming into the 2022-23 season, the big man depth needed to be addressed behind Anthony Davis...

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Key 2023 Lakers & NBA Offseason Dates & Deadlines

With the Denver Nuggets beating the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals, all 30 teams can now focus on the offseason...

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