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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Gabe Vincent Happy To Be Healthy But Wished To Make Bigger Impact For Lakers In 2024-25

During an impressive NBA Finals run in 2023 with the Miami Heat, guard Gabe Vincent turned heads with his postseason play. That ultimately got the attention of the Los Angeles Lakers, who signed him to a three-year, $33 million contract…

Dominique Wilkins: Lakers Are Luka Doncic’s Team Now

This summer is another important one for Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, as he is tasked with building around a new star and franchise face in Luka Doncic. However, Pelinka is in an interesting position due to LeBron…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Surprised By Knicks Firing Tom Thibodeau

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is regarded as one of, if not the best, point guards to ever play and he continues to be invested in today's iteration of the NBA. After playing 13 seasons and then getting into…

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Appreciates Trust From JJ Redick & Coaching Staff

When JJ Redick was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers, Rui Hachimura was a player who needed to be unlocked more in his system, particularly on the defensive end of the floor. When L.A. acquired Hachimura from the Washington Wizards,…

Luka Doncic: ‘Unbelievable’ To Play With A Star Like LeBron James

Luka Doncic never wanted to be dealt by the Dallas Mavericks, and he believed that Texas would be his home for the entirety of his NBA career. However, Dallas management felt otherwise and traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers.…

Lakers News: LeBron James Reveals How He Fell In Love With Basketball

During the latter stages of his career, LeBron James has all the accolades and does not have anything else to prove. But, 22 years later, that fun of playing professional basketball is what keeps him going. Through an 82-game season…

Lakers Rumors: Bulls Would Have Offered Mavericks ‘Anyone And Everyone’ For Luka Doncic

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, executives around the league wondered why they did not get an opportunity to present a package of their own to trade for the superstar. A sentiment shared by…

Markieff Morris Enjoyed Second Stint With Lakers But Unsure Of What’s Next

When reflecting the craziness of this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Luka Doncic trade immediately comes to mind witg Markieff Morris being another piece of that deal. Notably, Morris signed with L.A. in 2020 as a buyout player…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Pleased With His Growth During 2024-25 Season

By picking his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2024-25 season, Jaxson Hayes knew he needed to establish himself as a young center in the NBA to earn a bigger contract. It does not get bigger than…

Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Attends Real Madrid Game & Appears To Be In Great Shape

This summer is crucial for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic as expectations have skyrocketed for him in a new situation. General manager Rob Pelinka decided to trade away Anthony Davis, who won a championship with the franchise, to build…

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