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: Magic Johnson Joins LeBron James, Michael Jordan & Tiger Woods As Billionaire Athlete

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has become the fourth current or former professional athlete to become a billionaire...

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Lakers News: Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Praises LeBron James’ Work Ethic

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their four-game road trip on Monday night against the Miami Heat...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Celebrates New Campaign By Wearing Louis Vuitton Fit

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is known for his basketball talent and all the success he's had throughout his 20-year career...

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Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Had Ridiculously High Weight During Final L.A. Championship Run

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports, winning 17 championships and bringing in countless...

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Lakers Video: JJ Redick Pokes Fun At Clippers’ In-Season Tournament Court

The newest addition to the NBA regular season is the In-Season Tournament, giving players something to play for during the year...

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Lakers News: Christian Wood Has Put Emphasis On Crashing Glass

Heading into Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded going against the L.A. Clippers...

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Lakers Video: Lou Williams Calls LeBron James Greatest Of All Time

After the Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the Western Conference Finals last year, LeBron James' comments about contemplating...

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Lakers Video: Bronny James Names LeBron As His Favorite Player Of All-Time

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is now in his 21st season and clearly still has a lot to give to the game. Despite being 38-years-old, he has made it known that he wants to play with his oldest son,…

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Halloween 2023: LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt, D’Angelo Russell & More Lakers Celebrate

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second win of the year on Tuesday, beating the Orlando Magic at home 106-103 to improve to 2-2 on the young season. Coming off an overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Not Surprised But In Awe Of Anthony Davis’ Dominance

Coming off an overtime loss on Sunday to the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers had no time to regroup as they had...

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