Matthew Valento

Matthew Valento graduated from Boise State University with a major in integrated media and strategic communications and a minor in journalism. He grew up in Santa Clarita, California and played basketball at Saugus High School. Along with writing for LakersNation.com, Matthew also hosts a basketball podcast called, "The Basketball Maestros." Contact: MattV@MediumLargeLA.com Twitter: @matthewvalento Instagram: matthew.valento
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Lakers Rumors: Kevon Looney & Jonas Valanciunas Remain On Radar

After trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second round picks, the Los Angeles Lakers are in search of a backup center. That's in addition to finding a starting-caliber wing, which is why they made…

Lakers Rumors: Cavaliers Keeping Roster Spot Open For Bronny James?

All eyes are on LeBron James as he decides where he wants to play his 24th season after telling the Los Angeles Lakers that he would not be returning. As expected, teams have been lining up to try and acquire…

Collin Sexton Posts Hype Video After Joining Lakers

Day 2 of free agency was an important one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they acquired their center of the future in Walker Kessler, along with signing Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton. Rumors suggested that Grimes and…

Austin Reaves Motivated To Win Championship Alongside Luka Doncic

Austin Reaves' unrestricted free agency was one of the biggest dominos to fall for the Los Angeles Lakers as he was understandably looking for a hefty pay raise. Opposing teams were positioning themselves to free up cap space to offer…

Draymond Green Gives Warning To Austin Reaves After Signing New Contract

The first order of business this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was bringing back Austin Reaves. Ultimately, Reaves and L.A. came to terms on four-year, $185 million max contract, which elevates him financially as a second option behind Luka…

Rich Paul Explains How LeBron James Came To Decision To Leave Lakers

On the first day of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers received the news of LeBron James deciding to play his 24th season elsewhere. This is tough news to cope with for some fans given how impactful James was last…

Cameron Carr Excited To Learn From Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves

Leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, there was a lot of speculation regarding what the Los Angeles Lakers would do with the 25th pick. Ultimately, L.A. decided on trading up to No. 24 with the New York Knicks to…

Lakers Add Robert McCray V & Jacari White On Exhibit 10 Contracts

The NBA Draft has come and gone for the Los Angeles Lakers, with Cameron Carr being their first-round selection at No. 24. L.A. traded into the second round with hopes of making another selection, but opted to trade out when…

Lakers Rumors: Rockets Interested In Signing Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart was a major catalyst in the Los Angeles Lakers getting past the Houston Rockets in the first round. With Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, Smart stepped up as an on-ball creator and did a great job orchestrating…

Cameron Carr Believes Defense Will Get Him On Court For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason is officially underway as the 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone. The Lakers had one pick in the first round and wound up trading up from 25 to 24 to draft Cameron Carr out…