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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Rui Hachimura Wants To Be ‘X-Factor’ For Lakers

Coming off an impressive postseason last year, Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura struggled to find that same consistency...

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Rui Hachimura Likes Chemistry Of Lakers’ Starting Lineup

Nailing down lineups and rotations for the Los Angeles Lakers has been a point of contention this season and one of the players...

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Lakers Vs. Jazz Preview: LeBron James Out In Final Game Before All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back as they take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham To Try Out Three-Guard Lineups With Spencer Dinwiddie, Austin Reaves & D’Angelo Russell

After standing pat at the trade deadline, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka shifted his focus to the buyout market...

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Anthony Davis: It’s ‘Very Important’ For Lakers To Win Last Two Games Before All-Star Break

Anthony Davis and LeBron James have been surprisingly healthy this year for the Los Angeles Lakers, but it still has not led...

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Pistons Vs. Lakers Preview: Spencer Dinwiddie Makes Team Debut

After a couple of days off, the Los Angeles Lakers return to action against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night...

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Spencer Dinwiddie Shares Thoughts On How He Viewed Lakers From Afar

Spencer Dinwiddie is the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers after being a top priority when he was waived by the Toronto Raptors...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Credits Rui Hachimura ‘Taking On The Challenge’ Defensively

Rui Hachimura has had an odd first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, mostly due to an ever-evolving role...

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Darvin Ham: Lakers Have Needed D’Angelo Russell’s Hot Shooting

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired D'Angelo Russell last year, he was deemed the explosive, offensive-minded point guard...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Releasing Rigorer AR1 Signature Shoes In ‘Valentine’s Day’ Colorway

Austin Reaves has become a fan favorite in his short time with the Los Angeles Lakers, showcasing the type of player he was...

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