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: Luka Doncic Taking Time To Process Trade This Offseason

While the Los Angeles Lakers were handed a gift in Luka Doncic, they inherited a star who seemed to be damaged emotionally. After a stunning and shocking departure from the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic needed to uproot his life in the…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Will Play For Slovenian National Team In EuroBasket This Summer

A hectic season has finally come to a close for Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, as he had to deal with injuries and being traded from a place he envisioned as his home in Dallas. While L.A. had expectations…

Lakers Rumors: Why Mark Williams’ Physical Was Failed

Now that the offseason is here for the Los Angeles Lakers, acquiring or signing one or multiple centers is priority No. 1 for Rob Pelinka and Co. That's because L.A. thought they had their big man in Mark Williams of…

Lakers News: Rich Paul Defends JJ Redick’s Decision To Make No Substitutions In Second Half Of Game 4

As the Los Angeles Lakers begin a long summer, their elimination to the Minnesota Timberwolves was particularly frustrating as self-inflicted wounds led to their demise. JJ Redick, who had been great all season, showcased that he was a rookie head…

NBA On NBC Bringing Back Player Starting Lineup Introductions On Broadcast Next Season

The NBA recently negotiated a new media rights deal, which resulted in NBC and Amazon becoming new partners. Particularly with NBC, they returned after their coverage came to an end in 2002. NBC's presentation was nostalgic due to their presentation…

Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Appears In NBA On NBC Promotion

Next season is important for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare to enter a full season with Luka Doncic at the helm. After shockingly acquiring Doncic on Feb. 1, L.A.'s trajectory as a franchise completely turned. Unfortunately, the Lakers…

Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Dealt With Left Big Toe Sprain During Playoffs

Heading into postseason play, the Los Angeles Lakers had lofty expectations with a three-headed monster in Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Unfortunately, they could not get out of their way and fell in five games to the Minnesota…

Recap: Lakers Can’t Close Out Timberwolves In Game 4 & Face 3-1 Series Deficit

After splitting the first two games in Los Angeles, the Lakers looked to take home-court advantage back by stealing one in Target Center in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, Game 3 did not pan out in L.A.'s favor due…

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant’s First Game-Worn Jersey Sells For Record Amount In Auction

Sotheby's announced that they have sold Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's first game-worn jersey for $7 million. This sets a record for any Bryant sports memorabilia sold at auction. Initially, this jersey was first sold at auction in 2012…

Lakers Video: Shaquille O’Neal Explains Why He Was So Hard On Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise is known for having dominant big men with Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard being prime examples. Unfortunately, those two have had a checkered past with O'Neal always being really hard on Howard when he was…

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