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: Taurean Prince Prefers To Start Than Come Off Bench

This summer presents several tough decisions for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to get back into contention...

Jaxson Hayes Calls Anthony Davis ‘Great Role Model’ During First Season With Lakers

After initially signing with the Los Angeles Lakers last summer, Jaxson Hayes came into a win-now environment for the first time...

Lakers News: Vince Carter Went To Kobe Bryant For Advice About Retirement

Retirement is not easy for NBA players, especially for stars that had countless years of dominance and possibly even championships...

Lakers News: Rasheed Wallace Believes L.A. Needs Veteran Head Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a head coach after parting ways with Darvin Ham this past season...

Lakers Rumors: Kyle Lowry Could Be Likely Free Agent Target For L.A.

This summer is crucial for Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, as he has limited time with this LeBron James...

Lakers News: Trevor Ariza Believes Kobe Bryant Is Best Player Ever & LeBron James Is ‘1B’

There are so many arguments to be made for the greatest player of all time with a lot of great players stepping foot in the NBA...

Lakers News: Metta World Peace Explains Name Change From Ron Artest

The Los Angeles Lakers won a championship in 2010 with a great supporting cast around stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol...

Lakers Video: Sabrina Ionescu Gives Shooting Lesson To Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Bianka

One of the prominent stars in the WNBA is New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu, who formed a positive connection and relationship...

Taurean Prince Believes Lakers Can Benefit From Continuity After Injury-Plagued 2023-24 Season

Injuries hamper every team in the NBA, but some more than others and the Los Angeles Lakers fell under that category in 2023-24...

Taurean Prince ‘100%’ Wants To Re-Sign With Lakers In Free Agency

A polarizing player this season for the Los Angeles Lakers was forward Taurean Prince, not due to his play, but his role...