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 News: Austin Reaves ‘Super Excited’ For Rematch Against Nuggets

After securing a Play-In Tournament win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Getting Better With Each Game

Gabe Vincent was expected to be a missing piece to the puzzle for the Los Angeles Lakers as a tough-minded, point-of-attack defender...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Discusses Mindset During Big 3-Pointer Against Pelicans

Tuesday presented an opportunity for the Los Angeles Lakers to punch their ticket into the postseason...

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Anthony Davis Evaluates ‘Up And Down’ Regular Season For Lakers

There have been plenty of high and low moments throughout the partnership of LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Los Angeles...

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D’Angelo Russell Discusses How LeBron James’ Dominant Play Allows Other Lakers To Be Dangerous

Game 82 carried significant implications for the Los Angeles Lakers to clinch the eighth spot in the Western Conference...

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Lakers Vs. Pelicans Preview: No. 8 Spot On Line In Regular Season Finale

The regular season finale is here for the Los Angeles Lakers as they in New Orleans to take on the Pelicans on Sunday afternoon...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Not Worried About D’Angelo Russell’s Recent Shooting Struggles

As the regular season finale looms on Sunday, a storyline that is beginning to worry some is the recent shooting struggles...

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Anonymous GM Doesn’t Believe Bronny James Is Ready For NBA

After initially committing to the USC Trojans, many expected Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' son Bronny James...

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Lakers Rumors: Pelicans Expected To Take 2025 First-Round Draft Pick Instead Of 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big swing for Anthony Davis in 2019 to pair him alongside LeBron James with the hope of bringing...

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Rui Hachimura Describes Mood In Lakers Locker Room Following Loss To Warriors

Ever since Rui Hachimura was implemented into the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, it resulted in a multitude...

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