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 Fined $15,000 For Kicking Ball Into Stands Against Warriors

The NBA announced on Monday that they have fined Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $15,000 for kicking the game ball...

Jarred Vanderbilt: Lakers Are Starting To Turn Corner At Right Time

When Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt missed the first few weeks of the season due to injury, his absence was felt...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham ‘Thankful’ To Be Able To Coach LeBron James

It is getting harder and harder to describe Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' greatness as he continues to defy Father Time...

Lakers Vs. Rockets Preview: Final Regular Season Matchup With Houston

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their six-game road trip on Monday in Houston to take on the Rockets for the final time...

Lakers News: Hawks’ Trae Young Picks Kobe Bryant As One Player He’d Want To Team Up With

Kobe Bryant was a tremendous basketball player and meant so much to the game...

Darvin Ham Identifies Offensive Rebounding As Point Of Emphasis For Lakers Going Forward

It has been a rocky tenure for Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham as the regular season has presented some serious challenges...

Austin Reaves: ‘Super Excited’ & ‘Blessed’ To Be Considered For Team USA In Paris Olympics

It was a busy offseason for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves, coming off his first playoff run...

Lakers News: Taurean Prince & Jarred Vanderbilt Praise D’Angelo Russell For Recent Play

The past couple of weeks have not been easy for the Los Angeles Lakers, but especially D'Angelo Russell, who has found himself...

Lakers News: Taurean Prince ‘Just Needed Some Time’ Off To Rest Knee

It has not been the season the Los Angeles Lakers envisioned after a summer filled with good signings on paper...

Lakers News: 76ers’ Joel Embiid Gives Shoutout To Kobe Bryant After 70-Point Performance

Jan. 22 marked the 18-year anniversary of the late, great Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance for the Los Angeles Lakers against...