Matt Borelli

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Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Lakers as a staff writer for Lakers Nation and holds similar responsibilities for Dodger Blue, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. Among Matt's all-time favorite Lakers moments include Kobe Bryant's 60-point performance over the Utah Jazz in his final NBA game, and Derek Fisher's game-winning buzzer-beater against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals. Follow Matt on Twitter: @mcborelli.
LeBron James, Lakers Media Day

How To Watch 2024-25 Lakers Media Day

The Los Angeles Lakers will hold their annual Media Day for the 2024-25 season at the UCLA Health Training Center…
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Dominique Wilkins: Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant ‘Closest’ Player To Michael Jordan

Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships…
Austin Reaves, Lakers, Kings

2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves burst onto the scene as an undrafted rookie during the 2021-22 NBA season and quickly carved out an important role…
Rui Hachimura, Lakers

2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers made several moves ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline in an effort to bolster their roster…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Murals Go Up For LA 2028 Summer Olympics

It has been more than four years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away…
Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Named Unanimous MVP Of 2000 NBA Finals Following Game 6 Victory Over Pacers

Following a Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center needing one more…
Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Record During Sweep Of Nets In 2002 NBA Finals

After cruising to a quick 3-0 lead over the New Jersey Nets in the 2002 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers found…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Scores 30 Points In Game 6 Win Against Celtics In 1984 NBA Finals

On June 10, 1984, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to redeem themselves against the rival Boston Celtics in a win…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Surpasses Jerry West As NBA All-Time Leading Playoffs Scorer

For the second consecutive season, the NBA Finals comprised of the best rivalry in the league with the Los Angeles Lakers…
Magic Johnson, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Records 11th Consecutive Win In 1989 NBA Playoffs With Sweep Of Suns

On May 28, 1989, the Los Angeles Lakers carried a 10-game playoff winning streak into Game 4 of the NBA Western…