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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LeBron James: ‘Always Great’ To Play With Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves was the latest example of the Los Angeles Lakers scouting department doing its homework. The...

Lakers News: Taurean Prince Excited To Return Home After Road-Heavy December Schedule

December was certainly a challenging month for the Los Angeles Lakers, who struggled to find any kind of consistency after winning...

Darvin Ham: Anthony Davis Not ‘Appreciated Enough’ For Defensive Impact

Anthony Davis has been instrumental to the Los Angeles Lakers' success as the team typically goes as far as he does...

Lakers Vs. Pelicans Preview: Looking To Close Out 2023 With A Win

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back on New Year's Eve, taking on the New Orleans Pelicans...

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Discusses Emotions Ahead Of Return To New Orleans

One of the fliers that the Los Angeles Lakers took in free agency was on big man Jaxson Hayes, a...

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Admits 2020 Lakers Were Toughest Defense Against Him

After missing the playoffs in the 2018-19 season, LeBron James' first year with the Los Angeles Lakers, it was clear...

Anthony Davis: Having LeBron James As Main Ball-Handler Is Good For New Lakers Lineup

Many assumed that winning the In-Season Tournament would help the Los Angeles Lakers take off as a team...

Hornets Vs. Lakers Preview: Looking For Much-Needed Win In Final Home Game Of 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off two much-needed days of rest as they get ready to take on the Charlotte Hornets...

Lakers Injury Update: Gabe Vincent Undergoes Left Knee Surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Gabe Vincent underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee...

Darvin Ham: Lakers Need To Clean Up Transition Defense & Self-Inflicted Wounds

With the Los Angeles Lakers experiencing some struggles in the month of December, head coach Darvin Ham decided...