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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D’Angelo Russell Credits Lakers Starters For Playing ‘High-Level Basketball’

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell found himself in a bench role for several weeks as he struggled offensively in December...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves Enjoy Sharing Court Together

One of the main successes for the Los Angeles Lakers last season was the backcourt scoring of D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves...

Rui Hachimura Admits Lakers Are Lacking Energy To Begin Games

Injuries have been a constant theme for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this year with Rui Hachimura being among those to miss...

Lakers News: LeBron James Sent Signed Jersey To Mavericks’ Grant Williams After Scuffle

Seven seconds into the Los Angeles Lakers' first meeting with the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 22, LeBron James and Grant Williams...

Leaked: First Look At 2024 NBA All-Star Game Jerseys

With the 2024 NBA All-Star weekend approaching on Feb. 18, the anticipation is starting to grow to see who makes the trip...

Lakers Vs. Jazz Preview: LeBron James Out Against Hottest Team In NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading out on the road for one game as they take on the Utah Jazz on Saturday evening...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Explains What Stood Out About Skylar Mays

The Los Angeles Lakers have made some roster changes as of late with their two-way slots, signing Dylan Windler and Skylar Mays...

Lakers News: LeBron James Jokes Christian Wood Only Cares About ‘Buckets’

One of the final moves the Los Angeles Lakers made to cap off their summer was bringing in Christian Wood on a veteran minimum...

Lakers News: LeBron James Signs Multiyear Trading Card Deal With Fanatics Collectibles

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

Taurean Prince Feels More Valued With Lakers Than Anywhere Else In Career

After a lackluster start to 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak against the...