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: D’Angelo Russell Opens Up About Weirdness Of Being Road Team Against Clippers

The Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers have had a crosshall rivalry for several years, having some memorable battles...

Darvin Ham Thinks Spencer Dinwiddie Is Still Trying To Acclimate Himself To Lakers

Since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, Spencer Dinwiddie is trying to find his way in this new situation...

Lakers News: Anthony Davis ‘Surprised’ Rajon Rondo Isn’t An NBA Head Coach

The 2020 championship for Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers was special due in part to the dire circumstances that...

Lakers News: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Calls LeBron James & Anthony Davis One Of Best Duos In NBA

Friday was the first time San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama stepped on the iconic Los Angeles Lakers floor. He did not disappoint in front of the L.A. crowd, putting up video games numbers with 27 points, 10 rebounds, eight…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Still Trying To Figure Out How To Score On Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves experienced what it was like to attack the paint with San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor...

Lakers Rumors: Optimism Christian Wood Will Return Within Two Weeks

Heading into the 2023 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers targeted reliable centers to back up Anthony Davis...

Pau Gasol Emphasizes Need For Lakers To Get Healthy To Make Postseason Run

While it has been a disappointing season for the Los Angeles Lakers, there are still people who believe in this team...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Kept Up With Gameday Routine During All-Star Break

The re-emergence of D'Angelo Russell after a rough shooting month in December has helped the Los Angeles Lakers get back on track...

Lakers News: LeBron James Ranks No. 3 In Jersey Sales For First Half Of 2023-24 Season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering the final years of his career, but remarkably, he can still play at a high level...

Austin Reaves Discusses How Lakers Can Keep Momentum Going Out Of All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Lakers won six of their last seven heading into the All-Star break and a major part of that was the offense firing...