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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Steve Kerr Likes LeBron James, Stephen Curry & Joel Embiid In Team USA Starting Lineup

Team USA has stayed perfect throughout their exhibition schedule in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics...

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Lakers Vs. Cavaliers Summer League Preview: Dalton Knecht Potentially Returning To Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first victory of the Las Vegas Summer League on Wednesday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks...

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Lakers Vs. Hawks Summer League Preview: Dalton Knecht Out Against No. 1 Overall Pick Zaccharie Risacher

This has not been an ideal summer for the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League squad as they are 0-5 when combining both...

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Lakers News: Bronny James Wins Call Of Duty Competition At Summer League

Pressure is mounting for Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, who was selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft...

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Lakers Rumors: Trade May Not Come Until Closer To Start Of Season

Up to this point, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any meaningful additions to their roster...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Explains Why He Left Anthony Davis Off His All-Defensive Ballot

JJ Redick is the Los Angeles Lakers' newest head coach and inherits a delicate, but also high-pressure situation...

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Lakers Vs. Celtics Summer League Preview: Searching For First Win

After striking out at the California Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to change their luck as they traveled to Las Vegas...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Got Into Coaching Because He’s A ‘Sicko’

When deciding to part ways with Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers were left with a coaching pool that did not have much...

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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Details Potential Challenges For JJ Redick In His First Season As Head Coach

When the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately decided to move on from head coach Darvin Ham, JJ Redick became an early favorite...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Acknowledges New Contract Could Be His Last In NBA

This offseason is a crucial one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to improve off of a first-round exit last season...

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