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: Pau Gasol To Coach In Rising Stars Game During All-Star Weekend For Second Straight Year

The 2024 NBA All-Star weekend is approaching fast, beginning on Feb. 18 and taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana...

Lakers Vs. Hornets Preview: Looking To Close Road Trip On High Note

The Los Angeles Lakers close out their six-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, looking to head home...

Lakers News: LeBron James Announces Partnership With DraftKings

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a billionaire and is well-equipped in the business world, always looking to advance...

Lakers Vs. Knicks Preview: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Return

The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing the end of their six-game road trip, but first they take on the New York Knicks on Saturday night...

Lakers News: Marc Gasol Announces Retirement From Basketball

After winning the championship in 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to make some changes at the center position...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Responds To Christian Wood’s ‘Lol’ Tweet

Things are not improving for the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Darvin Ham as they have fallen below .500 again...

D’Angelo Russell: Deciding When To Take Lakers Players Out Of Blowout Is ‘Coach’s Decision’

Coming off a double overtime thrilling win against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, D'Angelo Russell and the Los Angeles Lakers...

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...

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