Matt Borelli

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.
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Lakers Assign Thomas Bryant And Ivica Zubac To South Bay

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers continued to tinker with their roster by assigning a pair of big men in Thomas...

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Kobe Bryant Musecage Video: Valuable Advice Extended To Joel Embiid, Other NBA Big Men

With the exception of last week's jersey retirement ceremony at Staples Center, Kobe Bryant has taken a step back...

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Kevin Durant: Lakers Are ‘Going To Be Scary’

Despite a disappointing 11-19 record on the surface, the Los Angeles Lakers have seen tremendous growth from...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Had Interest In Acquiring Carmelo Anthony Prior To Thunder Trade

Among the many intriguing NBA storylines last offseason was the New York Knicks' standoff with superstar Carmelo...

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Lakers News: Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr Deems Kobe Bryant ‘Closest Thing’ To Michael Jordan

After a lengthy road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home to Staples Center to host the Golden State Warriors...

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Lakers News: Phil Jackson, Shaquille O’Neal And Pau Gasol Congratulate Kobe Bryant On Jersey Retirement

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor Kobe Bryant on Monday during a halftime ceremony at Staples Center, with the...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Believes Lack Of Playing Time During Rookie Season Ultimately Benefited Him

The Los Angeles Lakers struck gold during the 1996 NBA Draft with their trade for Kobe Bryant from the Charlotte...

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Lakers Video: Nick Young Recalls Favorite Encounters With Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to honor one of the greatest players in franchise history on Monday with the retirement...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Bashes Criticism, Argues Lonzo Ball Should Only Be Evaluated By His Play And Work Ethic

Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has faced a bevy of criticism this season, for not just his shooting...

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Notes Benefit He Had As Rookie, Which Lonzo Ball Is Without

Ever since being selected with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo...

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