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 Video: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Mic’d Up During USA Basketball Practice

This summer is a busy one for Los Angeles Lakers stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James as they are playing for USA Basketball...

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Lakers News: Moses Brown & Trent Forrest Added To L.A. Summer League Roster

Now that the California Classic is over for the Los Angeles Lakers, they are off to Las Vegas to continue their Summer League...

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Lakers News: Bulls’ Lonzo Ball Admits He Would’ve Traded Himself For Anthony Davis

During the 2019 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were coming off their first season with LeBron James in town...

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Tyrese Haliburton Can’t Wait To Play With LeBron James On Team USA

Coming off of a season in which he played 71 games, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a busy summer as he prepares...

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Lakers Vs. Heat Summer League Preview: Bronny James Returns To Close Out California Classic

The California Classic concludes on Wednesday as the Los Angeles Lakers look to pick up their first win in the finale against...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Believes Kawhi Leonard Is Funniest Player On Team USA

The 2024 Paris Olympics are inching closer and Team USA has assembled a squad full of stars with the hopes of winning a gold medal...

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Lakers News: Rui Hachmura Excited To Play For Team Japan In 2024 Olympics

Following a first-round exit last season, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make necessary moves to improve their chances...

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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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