Matthew Valento

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Matthew Valento is a senior at 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: valentomatthew@gmail.com Twitter: @matthewvalento Instagram: matthew.valento
Markieff Morris

Markieff Morris: Lakers Were ‘Locked In’ For Bubble Run To Win Championship For Kobe Bryant

After missing the playoffs in the 2018-19 season, LeBron James’ first year with the Los Angeles Lakers, another star was needed…
Austin Reaves, Lakers

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Opens Up About Free Agency Process

Ever since LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, the franchise has been in win-now mode trying to put…

Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Shares His First Interaction With LeBron James

Due to the competitive nature of the Los Angeles Lakers, the need for young talent has taken a backseat…
Jeanie Buss, owner and president of the Lakers

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Discusses Rivalry With Celtics & Race To 18 Championships

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have one of the biggest rivalries in sports history, sharing their fair amount of battles…
Austin Reaves, Lakers

Lakers Video: Austin Reaves Makes Appearance At Sneaker Con To Meet Fans & Promote Rigorer ‘AR1’

A lot has been made of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves’ offseason due to his impressive accomplishments in a couple months…

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Called Christian Wood ‘Every Day’ Of Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams in free agency this summer, handling most of their work early…

Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Models His Game After Lamar Odom

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has quickly become one of the better defenders in today’s game, having the length…

Jarred Vanderbilt Feels Game 2 Was Lakers’ Best Chance In Western Conference Finals Against Nuggets

Jarred Vanderbilt was a player that many teams kept an eye on at the trade deadline in February due to his tenacious defense…
Austin Reaves, Lakers

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Enjoyed Giving Back To Community With L.A. Basketball Camp

With September coming to a close, that means that the NBA season is inching closer…

Saints’ Drew Brees Happy For Anthony Davis’ Success With Lakers Despite Leaving Pelicans

The Los Angeles Lakers are always in the market for stars and after entering a rebuild stage in 2013, they were finally able…