Matt Peralta

Long Beach

Senior Staff Writer at Lakers Nation

Senior Staff Writer for @LakersNation, @RamsNewswire & @RaidersNewswire | #GoBeach | [email protected] | #RIPKobe

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Which 2028 Olympics events will take place at Crypto.com Arena?

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

For the first time since 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers will host Game 1 of a playoff series at Crypto.com Arena when they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. It’s been a long time coming for the Lakers who struggled for large parts of the 2010s while the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic robbed the team of hosting postseason games during their 2020 title run.
Mavericks' Nico Harrison Has 'No Regrets' About Trading Luka Doncic To Lakers

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

Months later, and it still doesn’t feel real that Luka Doncic is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic was traded to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal that no one saw coming and the reaction was lopsided depending which fanbase someone belonged to. The Dallas Mavericks fans have been in an uproar since the trade, while Lakers fans have been overjoyed to have someone like Doncic to lead the franchise.
Phil Handy Saw Austin Reaves' Potential Before Rookie Season

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

Austin Reaves has gotten better every season since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted free agent, but he’s reached star status during the 2024-25 campaign. Reaves has become a legitimate third option on a title contender alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and has every reason to feel confident in the Lakers’ championship odds.
Rui Hachimura Happy Lakers Avoided Play-In Tournament

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the best teams in the NBA after the trade deadline, going on a run to secure the third seed in the Western Conference and setting up a first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are considered the favorites to advance to the next round, though it would be foolish to overlook a Timberwolves team that is coming off a Western Conference Finals the previous year.
Lakers News: JJ Redick Gives Bronny James A+ Grade For Rookie Season

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

Bronny James might’ve been the most talked about second-round pick in NBA history this past season as outside critics and pundits jumped at the chance to tear the rookie down. The Los Angeles Lakers took Bronny knowing fully well that there would be noise from people outside the building because the prevailing thought was he was drafted solely because LeBron James is his dad.
JJ Redick: Lakers Will Rely On Luka Doncic To Prepare For Playoff Series Against Timberwolves

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

In his first year as the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach, JJ Redick surpassed all preseason expectations as he led the team to a 50-win season and the third seed in the Western Conference. It’s an impressive feat for Redick given his previous lack of head coaching experience and Rui Hachimura revealed that he set a goal to win 50 games in the regular season. It was a lofty bar for Redick to climb, but it became even more of a challenge once injuries and changes to the roster occurred.
Lakers News: Luka Doncic Leads NBA In Jersey Sales; LeBron James Ranks Third

1 week ago | lakersnation.com | Matt Peralta

Luka Doncic transformed the Los Angeles Lakers from a solid playoff team into a legitimate title contender and the team should feel confident about their chances as the 2025 NBA Playoffs kick off later this week. The Lakers secured the No. 3 seed and will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, an opponent that Doncic is familiar with as he just saw them in the Western Conference Finals last postseason.
Hanford Dixon Names A Big Concern About Browns' Roster

1 week ago | brownsnation.com | Matthew Peralta |Matt Peralta

The Cleveland Browns have an excellent opportunity to rebuild their roster through the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. The Browns have one of the most coveted picks in the draft at No. 2 overall, but they also have multiple other picks that will go a long way in helping reshape the team. The most obvious need for Cleveland is at quarterback, and it could address it either at No. 2 or No. 33, depending on how comfortable it feels with the QB prospects.
Browns Could Recoup Staggering Amount Of Money With Deshaun Watson's Injury

1 week ago | brownsnation.com | Matthew Peralta |Matt Peralta

The Cleveland Browns are still reeling from their disastrous decision to trade for Deshaun Watson, with the quarterback back on the shelf after tearing his Achilles tendon last season. There was some optimism that Watson would return to form, but that was far from the case as he struggled to man the offense before his latest injury. Unfortunately, the franchise is stuck with him through the 2025 NFL season due to the massive amount of guaranteed money on his contract.
Insider Believes Browns Will Decide Between 3 Prospects With No. 2 Pick

1 week ago | brownsnation.com | Matthew Peralta |Matt Peralta

The Cleveland Browns are considered the inflection point of the 2025 NFL Draft, as they own the No. 2 overall pick and will have several high-impact prospects to choose from. The fleeting hope is that the Tennessee Titans pass on quarterback Cam Ward, but he’s the odds-on favorite to be selected No. 1 overall. With Ward presumably off the board, the Browns will be looking at the players most analysts and reporters have mocked to them.