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: Austin Reaves Would Love To Play For Team USA In 2024 Olympics But Is Realistic About Chances

When Team USA was constructing its roster for the FIBA World Cup, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves would be one of the few...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Discusses Taurean Prince’s Fit With Starting Lineup

After Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers now only have two games left on their preseason schedule...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Ranked No. 9 In ESPN’s Annual NBARank List

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is heading into his 21st season with still seemingly a lot left in the tank...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Ranked No. 10 In ESPN’s Annual NBARank List

After a dominant defensive postseason, Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is looking to build upon that success heading...

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Warriors’ Klay Thompson: Playoff Series Against Lakers Still ‘Stings Bad’

The Los Angeles Lakers had the odds stacked against them after their subpar start at the beginning of the 2022-23 season...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Ranked No. 66 In ESPN’s Annual NBARank List

Heading into his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves has quickly caught the eyes of fans, showing truly how talented...

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Taurean Prince Willing To Do Whatever Is Best For Lakers Whether It’s Starting Or Coming Off Bench

A lot has been made about the elusive fifth starting spot for the Los Angeles Lakers. Thus far, the starting lineup consists...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Often Reminds D’Angelo Russell That No One Can Guard Him

At last season's trade deadline, D'Angelo Russell made a surprising return back to the team that selected him in the 2015 NBA Draft...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka & Darvin Ham Discuss NBA’s New Resting Rules

Load management has been utilized for countless seasons now and has arguably hurt the integrity of the NBA regular season...

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Lakers News: LeBron James & ‘The Shop’ Returning With Alternate Broadcast For Amazon’s Thursday Night Football

Los Angeles Lakers fans have been waiting anxiously to see how the new pieces fit around LeBron James and Anthony Davis...

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