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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Anthony Davis: Lakers Are ‘Different Team’ Following 3-0 Start

The Los Angeles Lakers were lucky to kick off their 2024-25 season with a three-game homestand, although all three games were against quality West opponents. Thanks to Anthony Davis, who led the way with two straight 30-plus point performances to…

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D’Angelo Russell Credits JJ Redick & Coaching Staff For Having Lakers Prepared Every Game

The Los Angeles Lakers may be opening some eyes around the NBA after their 3-0 start, which was capped off by...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Enjoying Set Rotations & Substitution Patterns

With the regular season kicking off in less than a week, the Los Angeles Lakers only have two more preseason games remaining...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Not Concerned About Potential Danger Of Winning NBA Cup

After another disappointing postseason loss, the Los Angeles Lakers felt that a coaching change was necessary this past offseason...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Wants Bronny To Speak For Himself

The Los Angeles Lakers' season hasn't even started yet and LeBron James and his son now teammate Bronny James are already...

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Charles Barkley: Lakers Rookie Bronny James Will Have Target On His Back

No other 20-year-old is experiencing the pressure and media attention that Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James is...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Addresses Beef With Bucks’ Doc Rivers

An interesting wrinkle to the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday was the head coaches...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss & Dwight Howard Get To Bottom Of 2020 Free Agency

After a challenging playoff run in the Orlando bubble, the Los Angeles Lakers made their stay worth it by winning a championship...

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Lakers News: Quincy Olivari Looking To Carve Out Similar Career As Gabe Vincent

The Los Angeles Lakers' preseason is an opportunity for rookies, two-way and undrafted players to get reps in...

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Lakers News: Doritos Opening First Restaurant Inside Crypto.com Arena

The Los Angeles Lakers had played at the arena known as Staples Center for a couple of decades, but experienced an unexpected name change during the 2021-22 season. It went from Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena, which still has yet…

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