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: Luka Doncic Appears In NBA On NBC Promotion

Next season is important for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare to enter a full season with Luka Doncic at the helm. After shockingly acquiring Doncic on Feb. 1, L.A.'s trajectory as a franchise completely turned. Unfortunately, the Lakers…

Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Dealt With Left Big Toe Sprain During Playoffs

Heading into postseason play, the Los Angeles Lakers had lofty expectations with a three-headed monster in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Unfortunately, they could not get out of their way and fell in five games to the Minnesota…

Recap: Lakers Can’t Close Out Timberwolves In Game 4 & Face 3-1 Series Deficit

After splitting the first two games in Los Angeles, the Lakers looked to take home-court advantage back by stealing one in Target Center in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, Game 3 did not pan out in L.A.'s favor due…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant’s First Game-Worn Jersey Sells For Record Amount In Auction

Sotheby's announced that they have sold Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's first game-worn jersey for $7 million. This sets a record for any Bryant sports memorabilia sold at auction. Initially, this jersey was first sold at auction in 2012…

Lakers Video: Shaquille O’Neal Explains Why He Was So Hard On Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise is known for having dominant big men with Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard being prime examples. Unfortunately, those two have had a checkered past with O'Neal always being really hard on Howard when he was…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Impressed By LeBron James’ Playoff Longevity

Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves was a big one for the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron James looked to lead the charge in taking back home-court advantage. But despite dropping 38 points and 10 rebounds on 13-for-21 from the…

Lakers Vs. Timberwolves Game 4 Preview, TV Info & More

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the ropes heading into Game 4 after suffering a 116-104 loss to go down 2-1 in their series first round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Although their expectation was not to steal both…

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Reveals Potential Plans To Honor 2020 Championship Team

Since winning a championship in 2020, Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is looking to return to the mountaintop. They have been unable to get back there since, although acquiring Luka Doncic this season has suddenly put them back into…

Lakers News: Anthony Edwards Unfazed By Playoff Atmosphere At Crypto.com Arena

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves handled business in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a great all-around shooting performance. A concerning sign for L.A. is that Edwards did not have a strong shooting game as he…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Believes Return Game Against Mavericks Was Top Performance Of Career

When the Los Angeles Lakers shockingly traded for Luka Doncic, all focus shifted to the April 9 game when he would return to take on the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center for the first time. Mavericks fans made their…

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