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: Darvin Ham Wants Rui Hachimura To Be Aggressive & Assertive

Coming into the 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of contenders for the fifth and final starting spot...

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Lakers Rumors: NBA Discussing Extending Draft Format To Two Days

The NBA Draft is the night many young players dream about, achieving their dreams of becoming an NBA player...

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Lakers’ LeBron James: ‘Always An Honor’ To Compete Against Suns’ Kevin Durant

The Los Angeles Lakers had to salvage a disappointing road trip by getting a win on Friday against the Phoenix Suns...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Understood Move To Bench As Darvin Ham Compared It To Manu Ginobili

The Los Angeles Lakers embarked on a four-game road trip and it is safe to say that it did not go as planned...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Museum To Open In Akron On Nov. 25

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering the final years of his career, but it is remarkable that he is able to still play...

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Taurean Prince Not Using Injuries As Excuse For Lakers’ Struggles

It has certainly not been the ideal start for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they fell to 3-5 on the young season after getting blown out...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Excited For Intensity Of In-Season Tournament

The NBA implemented a new idea this offseason, that being the In-Season Tournament...

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Rockets’ Dillon Brooks On Facing Lakers’ LeBron James: ‘Ready To Lock Him Up’

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently 0-2 on their four-game road trip, losing to the Orlando Magic and now the Miami Heat on Monday...

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Gabe Vincent Speaks On Decision To Leave Heat For Lakers In Free Agency

Former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent made a name for himself during last year's postseason, leading into his impending free agency...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Provides Positive Update Regarding Bronny’s Recovery

The James family was faced with a tragic situation when Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' son Bronny collapsed...

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