Matthew Valento

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Matthew Valento is a senior at 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
Dwight Howard, LeBron James Lakers

Dwight Howard Believes Lakers Would Have Three-Peated If 2020 Championship Team Didn’t Split Up

The 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers team holds a special place in the franchises’ history due to the mental taxing situations…
LeBron James, Bronny James

Lakers Rumors: Organization Still Open To Drafting Bronny To Keep LeBron James

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers’ season is over, the front office’s top priority is to keep LeBron James in the purple and gold…
Darvin Ham, Lakers

Darvin Ham: ‘It’s Tough’ For Lakers’ Season To End In Similar Fashion Against Nuggets

With their heartbreaking Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from the postseason…
Darvin Ham, Lakers

Lakers Rumors: Darvin Ham’s Job Could Be In Jeopardy With Game 5 Loss To Nuggets

A lot has been made of Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham being in only his second season with the team…
LeBron James, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Lakers, Nuggets

Lakers Vs. Nuggets Preview: Looking To Extend Series Back To L.A. In Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers escaped elimination by winning Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena and now can make things interesting…
Aaron Gordon, LeBron James, Lakers, Nuggets

Nuggets Vs. Lakers Preview: In Danger Of Getting Swept Back-To-Back Seasons

The Los Angeles Lakers are staring into the face of elimination for Game 4 of their first-round matchup against the defending…
Taurean Prince, Lakers, Nuggets

Taurean Prince Talks About How Lakers’ Bench Can Produce More

The bench production for the Los Angeles Lakers certainly has been lacking in the postseason, and that goes back to…
Jarred Vanderbilt, LeBron James, Lakers

LeBron James: Jarred Vanderbilt’s Potential Return Would Bring ‘Energy’ To Lakers

A player that the Los Angeles Lakers are desperately missing is Jarred Vanderbilt, who always provides a ton of energy and hustle…
Anthony Davis, Darvin Ham, Lakers

Darvin Ham Disagrees With Anthony Davis’ Comments About Lakers Not Knowing What They’re Doing At Times

This is now the second postseason appearance for Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham as he tries to replicate last season’s…
Magic Johnson, Lakers

Magic Johnson Was Too ‘Devastated’ To Tweet Following Lakers’ Game 2 Loss Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has maintained an interest in the team since his playing days, going as far as partaking…