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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Austin Reaves Pleased With Lakers’ Play In ‘Huge’ Win Over Thunder

Sunday afternoon presented a daunting challenge for the Los Angeles Lakers as they took on the No. 1 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in a mini two-game series on the road. However, Austin Reaves and company were ready to play on…

JJ Redick: Dalton Knecht Could Help Lakers Win Multiple Playoff Games

As the postseason nears, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has often found himself on the outside looking in for a rotation spot. Head coach JJ Redick is beginning to key in on a playoff rotation consisting of eight or…

Lakers Video: Luka Doncic & Warriors’ Stephen Curry Want To Play Game Of HORSE

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is obviously a generational talent, but his ability to make trick shots is also impressive. Since arriving in L.A., fans have seen Doncic take these absurd shots during his pregame warmup. This lighthearted approach…

Tracy McGrady Doesn’t Believe LeBron James Would Fare Well In 1-On-1 Competition

There is no debate that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the greatest, if not the greatest player in NBA history. This conversation revolves around NBA circles seemingly every day as James continues to impress in his…

Austin Reaves & Luka Doncic Know Lakers Are In For Challenge Against Thunder

With five games remaining in the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready for two games in a row on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who Luka Doncic faced last postseason. Due to how close seeding…

Lakers News: El Pollo Loco Announces Partnership With Dalton Knecht

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht, he knew his life was about to change playing for one of the most popular organizations in sports. Born in North Dakota, Knecht playing in L.A. automatically presents plenty of opportunities to…

Rui Hachimura Enjoying ‘Wide Open’ Shots Created By Lakers’ Stars

Injuries affect every NBA team, some more than others, but it unfortunately struck the Los Angeles Lakers at a bad time with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura recently missing extended time. Both James and Hachimura have returned in time to…

Gabe Vincent: Lakers Were Just As Desperate For Win As Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers were reeling after a demoralizing loss to the Chicago Bulls, but Saturday night presented an opportunity to pick up a significant win against the Memphis Grizzlies. In what felt like an all-around team win, Gabe Vincent…

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst: ‘LeBron James Doesn’t Owe Me Anything’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James appeared on the Pat McAfee Show, where he openly spoke out about the NBA media landscape, including taking shots at ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and Brian Windhorst. James did not mince words, mainly with…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson Gives Candace Parker Flowers Ahead Of Sparks Jersey Retirement

Los Angeles Sparks legend Candace Parker announced her retirement in 2024 after 16 seasons with 13 of those being with L.A. In totality, Parker was a two-time MVP, seven-time All-Star, 2013 All-Star MVP and three-time WNBA champion. She played in…