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: Bronny James Challenges LeBron James To 1v1 Game

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' oldest son Bronny James had a health scare last summer, suffering from cardiac arrest...

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Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis’ Frustration With Darvin Ham Played Factor In Firing

After being eliminated by the reigning champion Denver Nuggets in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers had to evaluate...

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Lakers News: Spencer & Austin Reaves Hosting Basketball Camps In Arkansas

It was an eventful third NBA season for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, who was already coming off a busy summer...

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Snoop Dogg Wants Lakers To Sign Warriors’ Klay Thompson This Offseason

Since being eliminated from the playoffs at the end of April, the Los Angeles Lakers are pivoting to a very busy offseason...

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Lakers News: Cam Christie Relying On Brother Max Christie During Draft Process

During the 2022 offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, they relied on buying a second round pick to be able to add a prospect...

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Nick Young: ‘Snitch’ D’Angelo Russell Let Lakers Down In Playoffs

After initially drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2015, D'Angelo Russell became a key piece of their rebuild...

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Lakers Rumors: Stephen A. Smith Believes Mavericks Could Draft Bronny James

An intriguing prospect that will continue to gain traction throughout the NBA Draft Combine is Bronny James...

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. At ‘Front Of The Line’ For Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Should He Ask For Trade

A burning question facing the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is whether or not should they pursue a third star...

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Lakers Rumors: Rich Paul Telling Teams Drafting Bronny Will Not Result In LeBron James Signing

As the NBA Draft looms on June 27, one of the more intriguing prospects is Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star...

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Lakers Rumors: Head Coaching Interviews To Begin With Candidates Organization Is Less Familiar With

The first important offseason task for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is finding a new head coach who can get them back...

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