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 Rumors: Bulls Open To Sign-And-Trade Possibilities With DeMar DeRozan

Now two days into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any signing, which has many questioning what their plan is...

Lakers Rumors: Dalton Knecht Signs Rookie Contract

With an important summer ahead of them, the Los Angeles Lakers have work to do to turn their roster around to become...

LeBron James Reflects On Bronny James Being Drafted By Lakers

The NBA Draft featured a ton of anticipation in terms of who would select Bronny James, the oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star...

Lakers Video: Pelicans’ CJ McCollum Believes Dalton Knecht Has Biggest Year One Impact In Draft

When the 2024 NBA Draft came around, there was some outside noise regarding if the Los Angeles Lakers would trade their No. 17...

Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes LeBron James & Bronny James Playing Together Will Be ‘Magical’

Day 2 of the NBA Draft featured a much-anticipated buzz surrounding whether the Los Angeles Lakers were going to select...

Mychal Thompson Wants His Son Klay Thompson To Sign With Lakers

When it comes to the NBA offseason, there is always unexpected news that comes out of left field...

Lakers Rumors: Desire To Retain Max Christie, Envisioning Him As Rotation Player

This is an important free agency period for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to make the necessary moves to become...

Lakers News: JJ Redick Can’t Wait To Coach Austin Reaves

With JJ Redick officially becoming the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the franchise now shifts its focus...

Lakers News: USC’s Isaiah Collier Thinks Bronny James Will Thrive In NBA

At this stage of his career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has spent time paying it forward to younger players in the NBA...

JJ Redick: Feelings Were Not Hurt By Lakers’ Pursuit Of Dan Hurley

This head coaching search for the Los Angeles Lakers was an intriguing one due to a curveball that came about late in the process...