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 Highlights: Luka Doncic Erupts For 60 Points, LeBron James Records Triple-Double Against Heat

Coming off impressive road wins against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers would be faced with one of its biggest challenges as they took on the Miami Heat on the second night of a back-to-back. Back-to-back games are difficult…

Luka Doncic Breaks D’Angelo Russell’s Single-Season Lakers 3-Point Record

Luka Doncic set the Los Angeles Lakers' single-season record for most made 3-pointers in the team's win against the Miami Heat on Thursday. Doncic surpassed D'Angelo Russell's previous record of 226 and will get a chance to add to his…

LeBron James Gives Clarity On Involvement With Las Vegas Expansion Team

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had made it known for a while that he hopes to eventually own an NBA team after his playing days are over. And that dream seemed like it could be coming to fruition as…

JJ Redick Believes LeBron James Being ‘Third-Highest-Used Player’ Is Best For Lakers

Year 23 has been a different one from LeBron James because for the first time in his career, he isn't the best player on his own team. The Los Angeles Lakers have pivoted to Luka Doncic as the franchise's current…

JJ Redick Praises Lakers’ Second-Half Defense Against Kevin Durant & Rockets

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick deserves a lot of credit for the team's recent turnaround as he has gotten his group to play much harder on both ends of the floor. With the 2025-26 season winding down, the…

Lakers Injury Update: Maxi Kleber Shut Down For Five Days With Lumbar Back Issue

Maxi Kleber has played sparingly during the 2025-26 season, but he's made an impact when called upon. Kleber has mostly ridden the bench in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, though he's stepped in admirably whenever the…

Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Continues Offensive Onslaught, Deandre Ayton Comes Up Clutch Against Rockets

Luka Doncic has been on an offensive tear the past few weeks, and the Los Angeles Lakers have benefitted as they entered their matchup with the Houston Rockets on a five-game winning streak. Doncic has led the NBA in scoring…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Called Matchup Against Nuggets ‘Playoff-Type’ Games

Marcus Smart is no stranger to pivotal basketball games given his resume of playoff performances, so of course he was ready to answer the bell when the Denver Nuggets came to visit the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers and Nuggets…

Luka Doncic: Nuggets Game Was ‘Best Atmosphere’ Since Joining Lakers

Luka Doncic is a big-game player who relishes clutch moments, and that was made apparent in his performance against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets gave the Lakers issues for a couple of years, but Doncic's arrival last season has swung…

Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves Forces Overtime, Luka Doncic Hits Game-Winner Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA the past couple of weeks, winning seven out of their last eight games and their last four consecutive. However, they were greatly tested on Saturday night…