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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Shaquille O’Neal Disappointed To Be Left Off Lil Wayne’s All-Time Lakers List

Rankings and lists of NBA players are always a talking point amongst fans, former players and public figures. All-time rankings are intriguing due to the amount of talent that has come through the league and see who people think are…

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NBA Unveils In-Season Tournament Courts For Lakers & All 30 Teams

The new In-Season Tournament is the latest wrinkle to the NBA, an attempt to make the regular season carry more weight among teams...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Remains Faithful In Anthony Davis Despite Offensive Inconsistencies

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the regular season with lofty expectations despite LeBron James being in his 21st season...

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Lakers News: LeBron James & Peyton Manning Creating Basketball Series On Netflix Similar To ‘Quarterback’

One of the most notable athletes in the world unquestionably is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James due to his historic career...

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Lakers News: 2K Sports Saved Kobe & Gianna Bryant Mural In L.A.

After the sudden and tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in 2020...

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Lakers Rumors: LeBron James’ 28-30 Minute Restriction Is A ‘Guideline, Not A Hard Cap’

While the Western Conference is looking like it's going to be a dog fit for playoff positioning, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham...

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Magic Johnson Not Worried About Lakers, Believing It’ll Take Two Months To Find Their Stride

With an offseason full of chatter between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, Opening Night was set with L.A. attempting...

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Praises Taurean Prince After Impressive Debut Against Nuggets

Heading into the preseason, the fifth starting spot for the Los Angeles Lakers was a bit of a question mark with several candidates...

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Lakers News: Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Dedicates Basketball Court To Kobe & Gianna Bryant

Kobe Bryant dedicated his 20-year career to the Los Angeles Lakers and left the organization with endless memories...

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Lakers News: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes LeBron James Is Greatest NBA Player Ever

The greatest of all-time (GOAT) debate has intensified throughout the recent years due to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James...

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