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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Luke Kennard Describes ‘Full-Circle Moment’ Playing Alongside LeBron James

Due to untimely injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard finds himself in an entirely new role for the Los Angeles Lakers. Previously, Kennard was a spot-up or movement shooter, and now he is a primary initiator alongside…

JJ Redick Knows Everyone Wants To Play Injury-Riddled Lakers In Playoffs

The NBA playoffs kick off on April 18 and the Los Angeles Lakers are unfortunately limping to the finish line from a health perspective. Head coach JJ Redick is doing everything he can to galvanize his team with Luka Doncic…

LeBron James: Lakers Can’t Replace Luka Doncic But Players Must Pick Up Slack

March changed the complete trajectory of the Los Angeles Lakers season as LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic found a way to co-exist offensively. However, those vibes were short-lived as Doncic and Reaves are expected to miss the rest…

Expected Changes For Lakers With Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Out

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick will have to maneuver these next handful of weeks without his top two scorers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. After a great month of March, L.A. crashed back down to reality to…

Max Christie Reflects On Being ‘Pretty Numb’ After Luka Doncic Trade

Max Christie became a popular member of the Los Angeles Lakers and he is now making a name for himself with the Dallas Mavericks after being part of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade last year. Christie was a key starter…

Initial Estimate For Austin Reaves’ Oblique Injury Timeline

Following an impressive month of March, positivity the Los Angeles Lakers built up has plummeted with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both suffering significant injuries. Doncic was ruled out for the remainder of the regular season with a Grade 2…

Austin Reaves To Miss Remainder Of Regular Season With Left Oblique Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique muscle injury and will be out for the remainder of the regular season. Redick revealed on Saturday that Reaves underwent imaging on…

Jake LaRavia: Lakers Can’t Dwell On Loss To Thunder

Thursday night was a measuring stick game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. However, they failed in a big way as the Thunder blew them out from start to finish. After the loss, Jake…

JJ Redick Shares How Golf Has Bonded Lakers

Second-year head coach JJ Redick is putting together back-to-back great regular seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers. One could argue that this year brought more challenges in terms of maneuvering through inconsistent play and injuries. This team possesses the talent…

Lakers Rumors: Warriors Viewed As ‘Credible’ Destination For LeBron James

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains unclear, but he looks bought into a lesser role to help the team with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves shouldering the offense. Accepting a lighter workload has benefited the 41-year-old greatly,…