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 News: Jaxson Hayes Evaluates Individual 2023-24 Season

Last free agency period featured the Los Angeles Lakers taking a flyer on former lottery pick center Jaxson Hayes...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Impressed With Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie Season

One of this past season's biggest storylines was San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and how his game would translate...

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Lakers News: Michael Cooper ‘Hurt’ That Jerry West Won’t Be At Hall Of Fame Induction

This summer will feature the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony and two Los Angeles Lakers legends are a part...

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Lakers News: Phil Jackson Speaks To Jerry West’s Impact On NBA

Some deeply saddening news broke on Wednesday morning when it was announced that Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West...

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JJ Redick Is Betting Favorite For Lakers’ Head Coaching Vacancy

After a surprise pursuit of back-to-back National Championship head coach Dan Hurley, \the Los Angeles Lakers were unfortunately...

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Lakers Rumors: James Borrego Is Potential Leading Candidate In Cavaliers’ Coaching Search

At the beginning of the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching search, New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego...

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Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Flipped Decision But Not Based On Money

Monday afternoon was a disappointing one for the Los Angeles Lakers organization as UConn's head coach Dan Hurley decided to stay in Connecticut for a chance to 3-peat over taking a leap to the NBA despite being Jeanie Buss and…

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Lakers Rumors: JJ Redick Remains Viable Candidate In Coaching Search

To start the offseason, it seemed to be an uneventful coaching search for the Los Angeles Lakers with ESPN color commentator...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Game-Worn Jersey From Torn Achilles Game Sells For $1.22 Million

An torn Achilles tendon is usually an injury viewed as a nail in the coffin for major athletes, and it unfortunately happened...

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Rick Fox Pleased With Potential Dan Hurley Hire After Criticizing Lakers’ Coaching Search

A lot has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching search, particularly with their process...

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