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 Vs. Pelicans Preview: No. 8 Spot On Line In Regular Season Finale

The regular season finale is here for the Los Angeles Lakers as they in New Orleans to take on the Pelicans on Sunday afternoon...

Lakers News: LeBron James Not Worried About D’Angelo Russell’s Recent Shooting Struggles

As the regular season finale looms on Sunday, a storyline that is beginning to worry some is the recent shooting struggles...

Anonymous GM Doesn’t Believe Bronny James Is Ready For NBA

After initially committing to the USC Trojans, many expected Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' son Bronny James...

Lakers Rumors: Pelicans Expected To Take 2025 First-Round Draft Pick Instead Of 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big swing for Anthony Davis in 2019 to pair him alongside LeBron James with the hope of bringing...

Rui Hachimura Describes Mood In Lakers Locker Room Following Loss To Warriors

Ever since Rui Hachimura was implemented into the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers, it resulted in a multitude...

Lakers News: Spencer Dinwiddie Discusses Deflating Nature Of Warriors’ 3-Point Shooting

Tuesday night's final home game of the regular season for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Golden State Warriors had massive...

Darvin Ham: Austin Reaves Prides Himself On Being Two-Way Player For Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has shown improvements during his time with the team, developing into a reliable...

Jaxson Hayes Signed With Lakers To Play With Stars & Doesn’t Regret It

A priority for the Los Angeles Lakers this past offseason was to add some center depth behind Anthony Davis in case...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Raves About Gabe Vincent’s Impact

The Los Angeles Lakers had to embark on most of the season without key defensive personnel in Gabe Vincent...

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Credits Defense In Win Over Cavaliers

As the regular season winds down, every game matters for Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers...