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: Jarred Vanderbilt Prepared For Change In Role This Season

Through two preseason games, Jarred Vanderbilt has looked like the best player for the Los Angeles Lakers. Vanderbilt had the luxury of a healthy offseason for the first time in years, allowing him to work on his game and his…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Organized Team Bonding Event After Practice

The 2025-26 season represents arguably the most important year for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic's career as he was criticized on his way out from the Dallas Mavericks for being overweight and unserious about defense. Doncic took those comments…

JJ Redick: Gabe Vincent Is ‘Valued Member’ Of Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have as much star power as anyone in the league in Luka Doncic and LeBron James, but it's role players like Gabe Vincent that can be the difference in the playoffs. Vincent's first year in Los…

Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Feels More Comfortable When Jarred Vanderbilt Is On Floor

Gabe Vincent is one of several veterans returning to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season and he'll likely reprise his role as the backup point guard. Vincent entered the 2024-25 campaign healthy after being limited by a knee…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Learning To Understand Not Everybody Is Wired Like Kobe Bryant

JJ Redick's first year as Los Angeles Lakers head coach is in the rearview and he is now in the middle of gearing up for Year 2. Redick's first year ended abruptly in the playoffs as the Lakers were eliminated…

LeBron James Believes Paying Attention To Details Will Lead To Success For Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could very well be playing his final season in the NBA as he's been non-committal about his playing future. James acknowledged that retirement is around the corner, but is focused on chasing a title…

Stu Lantz Recovering From Medical Procedure; Hopes To Be Ready For Lakers Opening Night

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the floor for their first preseason game this past Friday against the Phoenix Suns. While it was a forgettable 101-83 loss, it's hard to glean much as Luka Doncic, LeBron James and other key…

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Getting ‘Legs Underneath’ Him

Summer League couldn't have gone any poorer for Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht as he largely struggled shooting the basketball. The Lakers and the fans were certainly hoping to see more from Knecht as most second-year players take a…

Jake LaRavia: Lakers Focused On Getting Better 1% Better Each Day

Jake LaRavia is one of the newcomers to the Los Angeles Lakers this year, having signed with them in free agency on a two-year contract. LaRavia wasn't necessarily on the radar for Lakers fans in free agency as there was…

Lakers News: Sotheby’s Auctions First Kobe Bryant No. 24 Jersey For $889K

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant's debut No. 24 jersey was auctioned off for $889,000 at Sotheby's in New York. Bryant wore the jersey in a Lakers win against the Seattle Supersonics on Nov. 3, 2006. He scored 23 points…