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: Austin Reaves Praises Taurean Prince For Working Out Of Shooting Slump

During the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff run last season, they ran out of steam when matched up with the eventual champion...

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Lakers Video: Darvin Ham Reacts To Ime Udoka & LeBron James Altercation

Whenever LeBron James and Dillon Brooks match up, there are always fireworks and that was the case last Saturday when...

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Anthony Davis Thinks Lakers Raising In-Season Tournament Banner Is ‘Pretty Cool’

As the Los Angeles Lakers progressed through the NBA's In-Season Tournament, the reality of winning the first NBA Cup became...

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LeBron James Wanted To Win In-Season Tournament For Lakers’ Rookies

Throughout the entirety of the In-Season Tournament, Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis seemed...

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Lakers Vs. Spurs Preview: LeBron James Out

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back against a young and rebuilding San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Doesn’t Care About Outside Criticism

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis has been the subject of slander throughout his career due to being prone to injuries...

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Max Christie: Lakers Being First In-Season Tournament Winners Means More Than Money

The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament was a tremendous success despite mixed opinions from fans and players in the offseason...

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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Willing To Be Involved In LeBron James’ Las Vegas NBA Ownership Group

The NBA has increased in popularity throughout the years due to the surplus of young talent entering the league...

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Recap: Lakers Beat Pacers To Win NBA’s Inaugural In-Season Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers went 4-0 in group play, going on to beat the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals and the New Orleans Pelicans...

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Suns’ Kevin Durant Picks Lakers To Win NBA In-Season Tournament

Tuesday night was the In-Season Tournament quarterfinal for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns...

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