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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Austin Reaves ‘Excited’ About Lakers’ New Roster Additions

This upcoming season will feature essentially a brand new Los Angeles Lakers roster built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Everyone that started Game 1 against the Houston Rockets has departed and it puts into question how soon this team…

Derek Fisher Confused By Why Fans Didn’t Love LeBron James’ Tenure As Laker

The Los Angeles Lakers are now in a new era as a franchise by navigating life after LeBron James while shifting focus to building a championship roster around Luka Doncic. It is hard to build a title contender in one…

Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr Already Had ‘Great Conversation’ With JJ Redick

Following consecutive 50-win seasons from head coach JJ Redick, a culture is beginning to be implemented within the Los Angeles Lakers organization. There has certainly be an emphasis on getting younger since Redick took over, and L.A. possesses two young…

Recap: Chris Mañon’s Dominant Two-Way Play Propels Lakers In California Classic Win Over Spurs

Following a sudden-death, double-overtime comeback win against the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers' Summer League team looked to close out the California Classic with back-to-back wins, taking on the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. They did exactly that…

Quentin Grimes Shares Story About Training With JJ Redick

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made it a priority to get younger and more athletic. In working to achieve that goal, the team received an entirely new look by bringing in four new players, one being Quentin Grimes. Grimes…

Lakers Rumors: Kevon Looney & Jonas Valanciunas Remain On Radar

After trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second round picks, the Los Angeles Lakers are in search of a backup center. That's in addition to finding a starting-caliber wing, which is why they made…

Lakers Rumors: Cavaliers Keeping Roster Spot Open For Bronny James?

All eyes are on LeBron James as he decides where he wants to play his 24th season after telling the Los Angeles Lakers that he would not be returning. As expected, teams have been lining up to try and acquire…

Collin Sexton Posts Hype Video After Joining Lakers

Day 2 of free agency was an important one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they acquired their center of the future in Walker Kessler, along with signing Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton. Rumors suggested that Grimes and…

Austin Reaves Motivated To Win Championship Alongside Luka Doncic

Austin Reaves' unrestricted free agency was one of the biggest dominos to fall for the Los Angeles Lakers as he was understandably looking for a hefty pay raise. Opposing teams were positioning themselves to free up cap space to offer…

Draymond Green Gives Warning To Austin Reaves After Signing New Contract

The first order of business this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was bringing back Austin Reaves. Ultimately, Reaves and L.A. came to terms on four-year, $185 million max contract, which elevates him financially as a second option behind Luka…