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: Doritos Opening First Restaurant Inside Crypto.com Arena

The Los Angeles Lakers had played at the arena known as Staples Center for a couple of decades, but experienced an unexpected name change during the 2021-22 season. It went from Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena, which still has yet…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell & Bronny James Want Own Call Of Duty Skins

Like many young adults, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James is known to play video games during his free time...

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D’Angelo Russell Believes He Can Break His Lakers 3-Point Record Again This Season

After another disappointing postseason, Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell had a player option that he was destined...

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Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Gave Game Ball To JJ Redick After First Win

This upcoming season is important for the Los Angeles Lakers given their circumstances...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Shows Love To Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes

Entering the 22nd season of his career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seemingly has not lost a step...

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Lakers Video: Savannah James Reacts To LeBron & Bronny Playing Together

When the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately decided to draft Bronny James, the son of their star LeBron James, there was an aspect...

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Lakers News: Mavericks’ Jason Kidd Picked Brain Of Phil Jackson This Offseason

Former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd is experiencing tremendous success as the Dallas Mavericks head coach...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Pleased With Bronny James’ Progress So Far

A storyline that will follow the Los Angeles Lakers all season long is rookie guard Bronny James, who is slated to play next...

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Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Discusses How He Felt In Preseason Opener

The first of six preseason games for the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena...

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Timofey Mozgov’s Lakers Contract Made Greg Oden Depressed

The summer of 2016 was one to forget for the Los Angeles Lakers as they were in the midst of a rebuild and moving into...

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