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 Vs. Thunder Preview: Looking To Close Out Road Trip With Win In Second Of Back-To-Back

Thursday afternoon is the final game of the Los Angeles Lakers' four-game road trip, but it comes at the expense of being...

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Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Discusses How He Felt In NBA Debut

The Los Angeles Lakers traveled to to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, which did not go well for the purple and gold...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Doesn’t Sugarcoat Loss To 76ers

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of their four-game road trip, which has already featured some good measuring stick games...

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Lakers Vs. Pistons Preview: Bounce Back Opportunity Against Rebuilding Team; Cam Reddish Returns

Wednesday afternoon is a prime opportunity for the Los Angeles Lakers to pick up a win against a struggling Detroit Pistons team...

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Lakers Vs. 76ers Preview: Battle Of The Big Men As Road Trip Continues

Monday afternoon features a test for the Los Angeles Lakers heading to Philadelphia to take on reigning MVP Joel Embiid...

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Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Shares What He Observed While Sidelined With Injury

A rarity for the Los Angeles Lakers during the LeBron James era have been first-round picks due to the team trying...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Happy To Have Home Court Advantage For In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals

The In-Season Tournament has become an interesting wrinkle to the NBA regular season, seeming to do the job of giving players...

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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Funds New L.A. Boys & Girls Club Court

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal will forever be known as one of the most dominant big men in NBA history...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Believes Lack Of Shot Making Has Resulted In Early Deficits

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hammered by early injuries to key rotational players and slow starts...

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Lakers News: Stephen Curry Names Shaquille O’Neal As Someone He Wishes He Could Play With

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry revolutionized the game of basketball with incredible shooting ability...

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