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: Rui Hachimura Explains What Went Wrong After Great Start Against Kings

Rui Hachimura has struggled to find a consistent role in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers as he came off the bench...

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Metta World Peace Does Not See LeBron James Leaving Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a man of excellence and demands excellence from the front office to provide...

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Taurean Prince: Lakers Are Trying To Prove They Belong In Tough Western Conference

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an up and down season although they find themselves in a nice groove as of late...

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Darvin Ham: Lakers Need D’Angelo Russell Playing At High Level To Be Successful

Ever since a rocky December, D'Angelo Russell is in a great groove offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers Video: Austin Reaves & Anthony Davis Appear In Kung Fu Panda 4 Commercial With Jack Black

In a short amount of time, Austin Reaves has been a seamless fit for the Los Angeles Lakers, specifically with the two stars...

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Thunder Vs. Lakers Preview: Final Regular Season Meeting Against Oklahoma City

Monday night features another big-time opponent coming into Crypto.com Arena, that being the No. 1 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder...

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Nuggets Vs. Lakers Preview: LeBron James 9 Points Away From 40,000

The Los Angeles Lakers play their first game of March, which is a month that will present many challenging matchups...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Describes Offensive Zone In Fourth Quarter Against Clippers

Wednesday was a must-win for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after a disappointing loss against the Phoenix Suns...

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Darvin Ham: LeBron James Put On Superhero Cape For Lakers In Fourth Quarter Against Clippers

Every game is a must-win coming out of the All-Star break for Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham as he finds himself...

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Lakers Vs. Clippers Preview: Potential Final Time As Road Team In Crypto.com Arena

After sharing the same arena for several decades, the Los Angeles Lakers and the L.A. Clippers potentially...

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