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
2830 Articles

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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Lakers News: LeBron James Explains Why He Never Participated In Slam Dunk Contest

Although Year 20 didn't end with his fifth NBA Championship, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James should still consider...

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Lakers News: Jerry West Dissuaded Kobe Bryant From Signing With Grizzlies In Free Agency In 2004

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant had a few instances where it looked like he would leave the franchise...

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Potential Lakers Target Fred VanVleet To Decline Player Option & Become Unrestricted Free Agent

Even with the NBA Finals currently ongoing, fans have already begun to turn their attention toward free agency...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Appreciates Darvin Ham’s Positive Outlook & Mentality

Darvin Ham had a tumultuous start to his head coaching career as he and the Los Angeles Lakers began the 2022-23 season 2-10...

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Lakers Video: LeBron James Waves French Flag To Signal Start Of Le Mans

Year 20 for LeBron James was full of ups and downs as he and the Los Angeles Lakers started the 2022-23 season in a 2-10 hole...

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Lakers News: Free Agent Rui Hachimura Wants To Be Somewhere Where He Can Be ‘Happy’

Rui Hachimura came to the Los Angeles Lakers a couple of weeks before the trade deadline but didn't truly settle into his role...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Believes He Has Room To Grow As Leader

Austin Reaves' rise from undrafted free agent to the Los Angeles Lakers' third-best player in the 2023 NBA Playoffs is a fun story...

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2022-23 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Damian Jones

Entering the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a focus to get younger and more athletic after a season full...

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