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: Colin Castleton Re-Signed To Two-Way Contract

An area of need for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is the center position to alleviate some pressure off of Anthony Davis...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Happy To Add A Movement Shooter In Dalton Knecht

As the offseason chugs along, the Los Angeles Lakers had themselves a solid start by selecting Dalton Knecht, a projected top-10 pick...

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Lakers Video: Bryce James Not Expecting LeBron James To Be In NBA When He’s Drafted

On Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers created themselves a new storyline by selecting Bronny James...

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Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Excited To Work With New Head Coach JJ Redick

With the Los Angeles Lakers officially deciding to hire a first-time head coach in JJ Redick, he is looking to bring a new approach...

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Lakers Rumors: Former Assistant Coach Jordan Ott To Join Kenny Atkinson’s Staff On Cavaliers

After an early first-round exit in the playoffs this past season, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to regroup and improve...

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Lakers Rumors: Bulls Open To Sign-And-Trade Possibilities With DeMar DeRozan

Now two days into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any signing, which has many questioning what their plan is...

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Lakers Rumors: Dalton Knecht Signs Rookie Contract

With an important summer ahead of them, the Los Angeles Lakers have work to do to turn their roster around to become...

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LeBron James Reflects On Bronny James Being Drafted By Lakers

The NBA Draft featured a ton of anticipation in terms of who would select Bronny James, the oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star...

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Lakers Video: Pelicans’ CJ McCollum Believes Dalton Knecht Has Biggest Year One Impact In Draft

When the 2024 NBA Draft came around, there was some outside noise regarding if the Los Angeles Lakers would trade their No. 17...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes LeBron James & Bronny James Playing Together Will Be ‘Magical’

Day 2 of the NBA Draft featured a much-anticipated buzz surrounding whether the Los Angeles Lakers were going to select...

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