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: Mavericks Also Reached Out To Timberwolves & Bucks About Luka Doncic Trade

When news broke about Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, many were surprised by the return the Dallas Mavericks got for trading away a top-three player in the league. Granted, L.A. parted ways with Anthony Davis and…

Jeanie Buss Makes First Public Comments Since Lakers’ Trade For Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka have received their fair share of scrutiny from the media and fanbase regarding their decision-making in recent years. However, that seemed to fall by the wayside as Pelinka put…

Lakers News: LeBron James & Stephen Curry Discuss Evolution Of Friendship

With the All-Star Game happening on Sunday, all the NBA's greatest stars take the court in San Francisco as the league tries out a new format to make things more entertaining. Despite structural changes to the game, it never gets…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Believes JJ Redick Is ‘Great’ Head Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers took a surprising gamble for the now and the future by trading for Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal before the deadline. Given Doncic's shocking availability on the trade market, L.A. could not pass up on…

Lakers News: LeBron James Ranks No. 2 In Jersey Sales For First Half Of 2024-25 Season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering the final years of his career, but remarkably, he can still play at a high level 22 years later. James has had a historic career, notably becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer…

Jordan Goodwin: Lakers Brought Me In For Defense

The past few days have been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Lakers two-way guard Jordan Goodwin, who recently signed on Friday. He then found himself on the floor on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers due to Luka Doncic and LeBron…

JJ Redick Hopes All Slovenians Become Lakers Fans After Luka Doncic Trade

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has had a one-of-a-kind rookie season, and now gets the opportunity to coach Luka Doncic and LeBron James. With Doncic expected to make his highly anticipated debut on Monday against the Utah Jazz,…

Austin Reaves: ‘Surreal’ To Join Lakers Greats After Scoring Career-High 45 Points

In what felt like a schedule loss for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into an afternoon game on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, that was not the case. With Austin Reaves giving it a go despite being listed questionable with…

Lakers News: Jordan Goodwin ‘Grateful’ For Opportunity To Land Two-Way Contract

Saturday afternoon featured a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers squad against a streaking Indiana Pacers team. That meant that players who do not typically see the floor would get an opportunity, like recently signed two-way guard Jordan Goodwin. Goodwin has seen…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Addresses Fit Concerns With LeBron James & Luka Doncic

Calling Luka Doncic a member of the Los Angeles Lakers still does not feel right, despite the team trading from him a week ago. That sentiment applies to Austin Reaves and other players as L.A. shockingly traded away Anthony Davis…