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 News: Dennis Schroder Can’t See LeBron James Retiring

Shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers got swept by the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James wasted no time stealing the headlines...

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Lakers News: Jamal Murray Believes He And Kobe Bryant Share Similar Attributes

The Los Angeles Lakers' Cinderella run during the 2023 Playoffs came to a disappointing end when they were swept by the Denver...

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Scottie Pippen: Lakers’ LeBron James Is Greatest Statistical Player While Michael Jordan Was ‘Horrible’ Before I Arrived To Bulls

Year 20 was a rollercoaster for LeBron James as he and the Los Angeles Lakers experienced deep lows and incredible highs...

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Lakers Rumors: Rui Hachimura Expected To Command At Least $15 Million Annually In Free Agency

Following their exit from the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers now head into the offseason where they'll have several...

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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Expected To Be Ready By Training Camp If He Undergoes Foot Surgery

With the Los Angeles Lakers getting swept in the Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets, all eyes point toward the offseason...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Tried To Be Professional But Admits Moving To Bench In Game 4 Against Nuggets Was ‘Tough’

D'Angelo Russell fit like a glove after he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers at the trade deadline, slotting in as a perimeter threat...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Calls Recent Firings Of Veteran Head Coaches ‘Unfortunate’

Being a head coach in professional sports isn't for the faint of heart, especially for popular franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers...

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D’Angelo Russell Would ‘Love’ To Stay With Lakers But Understands Uncertainty Of Free Agency

D'Angelo Russell's second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers went much better than the first as they made the Western Conference Finals...

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Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Calls Time In Los Angeles One Of ‘Best Times’ Of His Life

With the Los Angeles Lakers out of the playoffs, all eyes turn toward the draft and free agency...

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Expresses Desire To End Beef With Shaquille O’Neal

Dwight Howard is an interesting figure in the lore of the Los Angeles Lakers as he went from a despised figure to a beloved...

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