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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Darvin Ham Identifies Offensive Rebounding As Point Of Emphasis For Lakers Going Forward

It has been a rocky tenure for Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham as the regular season has presented some serious challenges...

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Austin Reaves: ‘Super Excited’ & ‘Blessed’ To Be Considered For Team USA In Paris Olympics

It was a busy offseason for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, coming off his first playoff run...

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Lakers News: Taurean Prince & Jarred Vanderbilt Praise D’Angelo Russell For Recent Play

The past couple of weeks have not been easy for the Los Angeles Lakers, but especially D'Angelo Russell, who has found himself...

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Lakers News: Taurean Prince ‘Just Needed Some Time’ Off To Rest Knee

It has not been the season the Los Angeles Lakers envisioned after a summer filled with good signings on paper...

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Lakers News: 76ers’ Joel Embiid Gives Shoutout To Kobe Bryant After 70-Point Performance

Jan. 22 marked the 18-year anniversary of the late, great Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Commends D’Angelo Russell For Staying Professional Despite Trade Rumors

With the trade deadline steadily approaching on Feb. 8, the Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in plenty of rumors...

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Lakers News: Cam Reddish Feeling Healthier After Returning From Knee Injury

One of the better perimeter defenders for the Los Angeles Lakers is Cam Reddish, who missed the last three games with left knee...

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LeBron James: ‘Top-Tier Shape’ Key Reason For Being Among Leaders In Fastbreak Points

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James continues to defy the odds seemingly each game with his high...

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Buries Hatchet With Shaquille O’Neal

When ranking the greatest players to ever play basketball, it is never easy due to the amount of talent and legendary players...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Believes Miscommunications Are Plaguing Defense

The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers has become a point of contention this season due to the inability to find any kind of consistency. With D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves as starters again, it resulted in two big-time…

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