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-Knicks Recorded Massive Ratings On NBC

The Los Angeles Lakers finally finished their annual Grammy road trip this past week, capping it off with an easy win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers went 5-3 on their eight-game road trip, a solid record considering they didn't…

JJ Redick Believes Lakers Trade Deadline Addition Luke Kennard Is One Of Best Shooters In NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers may have been linked to several players at the trade deadline, but they wound up making one marginal move. The Lakers traded away Gabe Vincent and their 2032 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange…

Lakers News: Marcus Smart Not Surprised With Austin Reaves’ Performance Against 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers sorely missed Austin Reaves when he was sidelined for over a month with a calf injury. Reaves' second calf injury was concerning when he was diagnosed with it, but he didn't suffer any setbacks during his…

Lakers Highlights: Austin Reaves Catches Fire In Second Half Against 76ers

After a long eight-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers finally returned home to Crypto.com Arena and hosted the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. The Lakers and 76ers entered the matchup with similar records, setting up an entertaining matchup between…

Warriors’ Draymond Green: ‘I’ve Always Wanted To Play’ With Lakers’ LeBron James

While LeBron James and Draymond Green are fierce rivals on the court, the two actually have a strong relationship off of it. James and Green have gotten close over the years, though they are also represented by Klutch Sports Agency…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Felt Good In Return Against Nets After Being ‘Bored’ While Injured

The Los Angeles Lakers have been getting healthier in recent weeks and they got a major midseason boost as Austin Reaves returned to help the team beat the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers dominated the Nets to finish out their eight-game…

LeBron James Believes Lakers Came Together During Long Road Trip

LeBron James is turning in another quality season in Year 23, helping the Los Angeles Lakers stay competitive in a loaded Western Conference. The Lakers are finally back home after their annual Grammy road trip, going 5-3 and ending on…

Lakers Rumors: Nets’ Day’Ron Sharpe Has Fans In Locker Room

The annual NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching and teams like the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly remain active in talks. The Lakers have clear needs across the roster and would be best suited to make a deal, though so far…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Will Not Be Traded Before Deadline

Although LeBron James remains one of the best players in the NBA, his future with the Los Angeles Lakers is murky. James has been asked on numerous occasions whether or not he'll play past the 2025-26 season, but physically he…

Lakers Highlights: LeBron James & Luka Doncic Put On Show, Austin Reaves Returns Against Nets

The annual Grammy road trip came to an end on Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers entered the matchup coming off a tough loss to the New York Knicks, so the…