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: LeBron James Mic’d Up Against Nuggets While Reaching 40,000 Career Points

It feels like every game that LeBron James is breaking some sort of record in his 21st season in the league...

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Anthony Davis Feels Kings Were Able To Exploit Lakers’ Defensive Scheme

Wednesday night was a big game for Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers as they took on the Sacramento Kings...

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Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Explains What Went Wrong After Great Start Against Kings

Rui Hachimura has struggled to find a consistent role in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers as he came off the bench...

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Metta World Peace Does Not See LeBron James Leaving Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a man of excellence and demands excellence from the front office to provide...

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Taurean Prince: Lakers Are Trying To Prove They Belong In Tough Western Conference

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an up and down season although they find themselves in a nice groove as of late...

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Darvin Ham: Lakers Need D’Angelo Russell Playing At High Level To Be Successful

Ever since a rocky December, D'Angelo Russell is in a great groove offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers Video: Austin Reaves & Anthony Davis Appear In Kung Fu Panda 4 Commercial With Jack Black

In a short amount of time, Austin Reaves has been a seamless fit for the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically with the two stars...

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Thunder Vs. Lakers Preview: Final Regular Season Meeting Against Oklahoma City

Monday night features another big-time opponent coming into Crypto.com Arena, that being the No. 1 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder...

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Nuggets Vs. Lakers Preview: LeBron James 9 Points Away From 40,000

The Los Angeles Lakers play their first game of March, which is a month that will present many challenging matchups...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Describes Offensive Zone In Fourth Quarter Against Clippers

Wednesday was a must-win for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after a disappointing loss against the Phoenix Suns...

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