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 News: Anthony Davis, LeBron James To Play In Back-To-Backs When Healthy

With Anthony Davis back on the court, the Los Angeles Lakers finally appear to be getting over their injury woes...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Unhappy With Turnovers But Continuing To Find Rhythm In Win Over Magic

It was not always pretty, but the Los Angeles Lakers earned a welcomed win against the Orlando Magic on Monday night to begin...

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Lakers News: Frank Vogel Praises Dennis Schroder’s Growth As Floor General

With LeBron James sidelined, no one has had to assume more of an offensive role for the Los Angeles Lakers than Dennis Schroder...

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Frank Vogel Explains Lakers’ Second Quarter Letdown To Magic & How It Helps Build Chemistry

The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak on Monday night, overcoming an undermanned Orlando Magic team...

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Thinks About Kobe Bryant ‘Every Day’

Although the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship, the years prior were fun to watch as the team had several young...

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Frank Vogel: Lakers’ Health More Important Than Playoff Standings

With only 12 games remaining in the 2020-21 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently in the No. 5 spot in the Western...

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Marc Gasol: Lakers’ Center Situation ‘Not Ideal For Everybody’

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third consecutive game, losing to the Dallas Mavericks in dispiriting fashion...

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Recap: Lakers Go Cold In Second Half, Lose Again To Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to get back on track and dropped their second consecutive game to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, 108-93. Ben McLemore drew the start in place of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who missed the game with…

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Jeanie Buss Reveals Plans For Lakers 9-Part Docuseries Currently In Works

The Los Angeles Lakers have quite the storied history, from the Hall of Fame players that have donned the Purple and Gold...

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Lakers’ Andre Drummond: ‘Incredible’ And ‘Surreal Moment’ Playing With Anthony Davis

Although the Los Angeles Lakers came up short against the Dallas Mavericks, it did not matter in the grand scheme...

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