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: Dwight Howard Buries Hatchet With Shaquille O’Neal

When ranking the greatest players to ever play basketball, it is never easy due to the amount of talent and legendary players...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Believes Miscommunications Are Plaguing Defense

The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers has become a point of contention this season due to the inability to find any kind of consistency. With D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves as starters again, it resulted in two big-time…

2024 All-Star Game Voting Update: LeBron James Still Top Vote-Getter In West, Anthony Davis Fourth In Front Court

The third 2024 NBA All-Star Game voting returns have released and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sits comfortably...

LeBron James: It’s ‘Disrespectful’ To Lakers Teammates To Talk About Potential Trade Deadline Moves

With a couple of weeks remaining until the Feb. 8 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in plenty of rumors...

ESPN To Air Lakers-Nets Game On Friday Due To Warriors-Mavericks Postponement

The Los Angeles Lakers are finding themselves in a nice groove, riding a two-game winning streak after blowing out...

Lakers News: LeBron James Believes Ball Movement & Pace Are Keys For New Starting Lineup

It has been an up-and-down season for the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to try to find any kind of consistency...

Mavericks Vs. Lakers Preview: Luka Doncic Returns To Lineup

Wednesday evening is the second of a four-game homestand for the Los Angeles Lakers as they face the Dallas Mavericks...

D’Angelo Russell Credits Lakers Starters For Playing ‘High-Level Basketball’

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell found himself in a bench role for several weeks as he struggled offensively in December...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves Enjoy Sharing Court Together

One of the main successes for the Los Angeles Lakers last season was the backcourt scoring of D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves...

Rui Hachimura Admits Lakers Are Lacking Energy To Begin Games

Injuries have been a constant theme for the Los Angeles Lakers so far this year with Rui Hachimura being among those to miss...

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