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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This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Posts 20-20 Game In Overtime Win Against Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2009-10 NBA season with aspirations to repeat as NBA Champions. They jumped...

Lakers-Pistons Dec. 30 Game Flexed To Primetime Slot On NBC & Peacock

The Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Dec. 30, has been picked up by NBC Sports for a primetime slot at 7:30 p.m. PT, the NBA announced. The matchup will be televised by NBC and streamed…

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson ‘Encouraged’ With Michigan State’s Hiring Of Pat Fitzgerald

As the college football season draws to a close, several programs are in the process of making changes to their coaching staff. The Michigan State Spartans formally introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head coach on Tuesday, which came after…

Lakers News: Bronny James Feeling Benefits Of Improved Conditioning In Second Season

After an impressive showing in the Summer League, Bronny James has continued to show growth as a second-year player for the Los Angeles Lakers. Through seven games, James has averaged six more minutes on the court, along with improved shooting…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Serve As Grand Marshal In 137th Rose Parade

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Rose Parade, which is set for Jan. 1. Sticking with tradition, Johnson will ride down Colorado Boulevard…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Feels For Maxi Kleber But Hopeful It Won’t Be Long Absence

The Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded in their regular season opener against the Golden State Warriors as LeBron James, Adou Thiero and Maxi Kleber did not play due to injury. James and Thiero had previously been ruled out, while Kleber…

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman & Mookie Betts Featured In Lakers’ Promotional Videos

With excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers as they get ready to begin the 2025-26 NBA season, the team just released a promotional video titled “Forever Iconic: Purple and Gold Always." The video was directed by Natalia Bryant, the oldest…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Names Marcus Smart & Herb Jones As Toughest Defenders

The Los Angeles Lakers addressed their need for a perimeter defender when they signed Marcus Smart to a two-year contract after he was bought out by the Washington Wizards and cleared waivers. Smart was limited by injuries over the past…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Inspired By Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant In Offseason Workouts

After the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs, Luka Doncic immediately began doing two-a-day workouts to get into better shape. Lakers head coach JJ Redick challenged his team to improve their physique…

Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman: Mark Walter ‘Wants To Win So Badly’ For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers sent shockwaves through the NBA last month when reports emerged that the Buss family was selling its majority stake in the franchise to Mark Walter. Walter already has ties to the city as he is also…