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.
206 Articles

Lakers News: Lonzo Ball ‘Looking Forward’ To Playing At Madison Square Garden, Ensuing Matchup Against LeBron James

After an 0-3 start to the month of December, the Los Angeles Lakers have rebounded with back-to-back wins in...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Maintaining Distance From Team To Avoid Becoming Distraction, But Open To Attending Games

Since retiring at the conclusion of the 2015-16 season, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has taken a step back...

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Lakers Injury Update: Lonzo Ball Steadily Recovering From Tight Calves

Prior to Saturday's contest against the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball experienced tightness...

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Lakers Review: Kyle Kuzma Among Standouts Through First Quarter Of 2017-18 NBA Season

The first quarter of the 2017-18 NBA season is officially in the books, and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves...

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Lakers News: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Defends Lonzo Ball’s Shooting Form

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Lonzo Ball with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, sky-high expectations...

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NBA Rumors: Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic To Sit Against Lakers, Expected To Miss ‘Several’ Games

On Thursday, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic suffered an ankle sprain after stepping on Chicago Bulls guard...

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Larry Nance: Lakers ‘Champing At The Bit’ To Face Warriors

Starting on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers enter a difficult 10-game stretch against a plethora of playoff-hopeful...

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Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr Receives Custom Lakers Jersey

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise is among the world's most recognizable brands, and boast one of the strongest...

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Lakers News: Kevin Durant Names Kobe Bryant As Toughest Player To Defend

Though Kobe Bryant has been retired for two seasons now, former and current NBA players often share tales about...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes Prospect Of Reaching Playoffs Is Key For Motivation

Led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's 21-point performance and Julius Randle's double-double, the Los Angeles...

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