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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D’Angelo Russell Calls Second Stint With Lakers ‘Complete Success’

The Los Angeles Lakers may have been swept out of the Western Conference Finals, but entering the offseason there's real hope...

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Lakers News: Max Christie Believes There’s Opportunity For Him To Crack 2023-24 Rotation

Although he played sparingly throughout the 2022-23 season, Max Christie got the full experience of what it means to play for...

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Robert Horry Recalls How Phil Jackson Made Lakers Bond Together At Comedy Club To Build Chemistry

Team chemistry is an underrated element in sports when it comes to building a championship roster...

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Lakers Rumors: Keeping No. 17 Pick In 2023 NBA Draft Is Most Likely Outcome For L.A.

The work toward building a championship-level roster for the 2023-24 season has already begun for the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Chargers’ Derwin James Says He Would Play For Lakers If He Didn’t Play Football

In recent years, the city of Los Angeles has become the sports capital of the world considering the success all of their major sports...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka & Darvin Ham Emphasize Work For 2023-24 Season Begins Immediately

The Los Angeles Lakers may not have made the Cinderella run fans hoped for, but they still have several positives to reflect on...

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Lakers News: Troy Brown Jr. Focused On Improving Offensively This Offseason

For stretches of the 2022-23 season, Troy Brown Jr. was an unsung hero in the Los Angeles Lakers' rotation...

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Lakers Rumors: Mavericks Have ‘No Interest’ In Sign-And-Trade Featuring D’Angelo Russell For Kyrie Irving

D'Angelo Russell looked like a great piece to have long-term for the Los Angeles Lakers after his solid 2022-23 season...

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Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Looking Forward To Improving Game This Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers have several decisions to make in the offseason, but keeping Jarred Vanderbilt should be considered...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Calls Carmelo Anthony’s Retirement ‘Bittersweet’

As Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James gets older, more and more of his peers begin to hang up their sneakers for good...

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