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: LeBron James Ranked No. 1 In NBA’s 2023 Social Views

Ever since entering the NBA in 2004, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had the spotlight on him at...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Ranked No. 11 In NBA’s 2023 Social Views

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis went into the 2023-24 season with lofty expectations after the dominant...

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Heat Vs. Lakers Preview: D’Angelo Russell & Rui Hachimura Out In First Game Of 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers play their first game of the new year on Wednesday against the Miami Heat, which begins a five-game...

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LeBron James: ‘Always Great’ To Play With Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves was the latest example of the Los Angeles Lakers scouting department doing its homework. The...

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Lakers News: Taurean Prince Excited To Return Home After Road-Heavy December Schedule

December was certainly a challenging month for the Los Angeles Lakers, who struggled to find any kind of consistency after winning...

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Darvin Ham: Anthony Davis Not ‘Appreciated Enough’ For Defensive Impact

Anthony Davis has been instrumental to the Los Angeles Lakers' success as the team typically goes as far as he does...

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Lakers Vs. Pelicans Preview: Looking To Close Out 2023 With A Win

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back on New Year's Eve, taking on the New Orleans Pelicans...

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Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Discusses Emotions Ahead Of Return To New Orleans

One of the fliers that the Los Angeles Lakers took in free agency was on big man Jaxson Hayes, a...

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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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