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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LeBron James Not Taking Playing With Bronny For Granted

Bronny James received an opportunity from Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick with Marcus Smart sidelined. And he opted to play him next to his father, LeBron James, in two consecutive games. When the father-son duo took the floor…

Lakers News: Bronny James Jokes About Beating LeBron James In 1-On-1

Bronny James is in the midst of his sophomore season with the Los Angeles Lakers and trying to make a name for himself. Fortunately, he gets to play next and learn alongside his father in LeBron James, as well as…

Recap: Luka Doncic Scores 41, Lakers Win Battle With Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home after an impressive 5-1 road trip to take on a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets team on Friday night. This was the second and final meeting between both teams, as Los Angeles took Game 1 in…

Austin Reaves Speaks To Lakers’ Confidence Amid Nine-Game Winning Streak

Following an electric win on Saturday against the Orlando Magic, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on a season-long nine-game winning streak. The starters have played a major hand in this run, with Reaves, in particular, playing…

LeBron James Shares Clear Perspective On Luke Kennard’s Game-Winning 3-Pointer

The Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game winning streak was in serious jeopardy on Saturday against the Orlando Magic with them trailing by two with 2.6 seconds left. On the previous play, LeBron James got fouled on a potential layup by Paolo…

Lakers Injury Update: Austin Reaves Available Vs. Magic

The Los Angeles Lakers released an updated injury report for Saturday night's matchup against the Orlando Magic and Austin Reaves has been upgraded to available. Leading up to this contest, Reaves was listed as questionable due to left hip soreness.…

Warriors’ Draymond Green Taking Lakers Seriously As Contenders

The NBA playoffs are just around the corner and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is putting his team in a great position to make a run.  L.A. is currently riding an eight-game winning streak, and Doncic is playing at…

Erik Spoelstra Believes LeBron James Is Beating Father Time In 23rd Season

Ever since LeBron James returned from injury on March 12, the Los Angeles Lakers have been playing their best basketball, extending their winning streak to eight games. Speculation surrounded whether James could propel L.A. into contention and he is silencing…

Magic Johnson: Luka Doncic Is Most Unguardable Player In NBA

Over the Los Angeles Lakers' eight-game winning streak, Luka Doncic is averaging a ridiculous 40.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 2.4 steals on 50.2% from the field and 42.2% from 3-point range. These are the types of returns L.A. envisioned…

LeBron James Wants Lakers To Strive For Nuggets’ Championship DNA

LeBron James finds himself in an interesting predicament with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he needs to find ways to help out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. For the first time in his 23-year career, he has not been asked…