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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Jaylen Brown Regrets Never Meeting Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have arguably the greatest rivalry in sports history. This new era involves Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, but plenty of legends have dawned either jersey in the past.…

Byron Scott Believes Lakers Roster Needs More Additions

While player movement has slowed down significantly in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams that still has work to do having only made two new additions. Lakers legend and former coach Byron Scott has been…

Lakers Trade Target Andrew Wiggins Expected To Begin Season With Heat

Most of the offseason transactions have come and gone, but the Los Angeles Lakers still find themselves in need of a traditional point of attack defender. The best option available appeared to Miami Heat's Andrew Wiggins, who was a vital…

Lakers News: Darius Bazley On A ‘Mission’ To Prove He Belongs In NBA

A pleasant surprise through Summer League for the Los Angeles Lakers so far has been former first-round talent Darius Bazley. Through five games, he has been in double figures for four of them and totaled a double-double in three. With…

Rob Pelinka Describes Jake LaRavia As ‘High IQ Two-Way Player’ That Fits Lakers’ System

Jake LaRavia is one of two new faces to the Los Angeles Lakers organization as general manager Rob Pelinka looks to build a better roster around Luka Doncic. LaRavia was the Lakers' first call at the start of free agency…

Lakers News: Mark Cuban Compares Cooper Flagg’s Debut To Kobe Bryant’s Early Development

Throughout the Los Angeles Lakers' extensive history, Kobe Bryant is one of the most beloved players in franchise history after playing 20 seasons and winning five championships. While Bryant is remembered as a scoring talent on the level of Michael…

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Feeling More Comfortable In Second Summer League

Heading into his sophomore season, Dalton Knecht was a player to keep an eye on for the Los Angeles Lakers during Summer League as teams expect second-year players to show considerable development. However, Knecht struggled in his first two games…

Lakers News: Bronny James Knows He Needs To Be ‘Defensive Menace’ To Earn Playing Time

This summer is important for Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James as he looks to display natural growth in Summer League heading into his second season. After being drafted at No. 55 in the second round last year, the media…

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Wanted To Team With Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers landing Deandre Ayton was essentially the best-case scenario for them at the center position this offseason as they were able to get him at a discount after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. That…

Lakers Hire Duke’s Justin Robinson As Player Development Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are making a new addition to their coaching staff by hiring Duke Blue Devils director of player development Justin Robinson. Robinson moves to L.A. as a player development coach, which has become a big emphasis in…

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