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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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Admits 2020 Lakers Were Toughest Defense Against Him

After missing the playoffs in the 2018-19 season, LeBron James' first year with the Los Angeles Lakers, it was clear...

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Anthony Davis: Having LeBron James As Main Ball-Handler Is Good For New Lakers Lineup

Many assumed that winning the In-Season Tournament would help the Los Angeles Lakers take off as a team...

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Hornets Vs. Lakers Preview: Looking For Much-Needed Win In Final Home Game Of 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off two much-needed days of rest as they get ready to take on the Charlotte Hornets...

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Lakers Injury Update: Gabe Vincent Undergoes Left Knee Surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Gabe Vincent underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee...

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Darvin Ham: Lakers Need To Clean Up Transition Defense & Self-Inflicted Wounds

With the Los Angeles Lakers experiencing some struggles in the month of December, head coach Darvin Ham decided...

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Jarred Vanderbilt Believes Practice Will Help Lakers’ New Starting Lineup Gain Chemistry

When Jarred Vanderbilt injured himself after the first preseason game and missed extended time, the Los Angeles Lakers missed...

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LeBron James: Health Preventing Lakers From Competing Against Top Teams In NBA

The month of December has provided the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers with some...

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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Responds To Comments He’s Not Top-5 Center

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 Vs. Thunder Preview: Looking To Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a downward spiral after winning the In-Season Tournament, currently on a four-game...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Reflects On Lessons Learned From 2023 Playoff Run

It was an improbable, but memorable playoff run for the Los Angeles Lakers last spring as they went from the bottom of the standings...

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