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
2629 Articles

Anthony Davis: Lakers Found Their ‘Swag’ In Second Half After Warriors ‘Poked The Bear’

In a game that certainly lived up to the hype, the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately pulled out a win against the Golden State Warriors...

Matt Peralta

Alex Caruso Believes Lakers’ Play-In Tournament Game Against Warriors Was ‘Blessing In Disguise’

There were several question marks about the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the Play-In Tournament despite ending...

Matt Peralta

NBA News: Las Vegas Summer League To Return In August

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the NBA was forced to rearrange its schedule for the 2020 calendar year...

Matt Peralta

Recap: LeBron James Came Up Big Late To Lead Lakers Past Warriors In Play-In Tournament

It certainly didn't come easy, but the Los Angeles Lakers were able to get by the Golden State Warriors, 103-100, in the Play-In...

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: Frank Vogel Credits Warriors For ‘Championship Pedigree’ Ahead Of Play-In Game

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the 2020-21 season as the seventh seed and now must defend their spot in the playoffs when...

Matt Peralta

Anthony Davis Won’t Call 2020-21 Season Successful Unless Lakers Raise Another Banner

The Los Angeles Lakers were finally able to get healthy before the 2020-21 season wrapped up, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis...

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: Frank Vogel Praises Vanessa Bryant For ‘Strength’ Displayed During Hall Of Fame Speech

In the midst of what was an exciting finish to the 2020-21 season, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inducted the Class...

Matt Peralta

Anthony Davis: Lakers Ready To Take On Challenge Of Facing Warriors In Play-In Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans in their last game of the 2020-21 regular season...

Matt Peralta

Jared Dudley Laughs At Seeing Teams Tanking To Avoid Lakers In Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have maintained throughout the 2020-21 season that they are ready to play any team when it comes...

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: LeBron James ‘Tweaked’ Ankle In Win Over Pelicans But Will Be ‘Fine’

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers' chances to repeat as NBA champions hinge on their health as they were snakebitten...

Matt Peralta