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: JJ Redick Told Anthony Davis To Win MVP This Season

There is no denying that Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is the best or one of the best two-way centers in the league right now. That is especially apparent whenever Davis misses time as L.A.'s team defense drops tremendously…

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Lakers News: Anthony Davis Explains Dominant Offensive Start

Anthony Davis has always been a stellar offensive player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but this season finally feels...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell On Board With JJ Redick’s Rotation Adjustments

Heading into the 2024-25 season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was expected to go through a learning curve...

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Lakers News: James Worthy Believes Kevin Durant & Jeff Green Play Most Like Him

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy cemented himself into the team's history during the Showtime Era, which led...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Anticipated Anthony Davis Being An Efficient Scorer In His System

Whenever a team is going through a coaching transition, it is hard for players to adjust to new schemes and philosophies. Head coach JJ Redick took over a Los Angeles Lakers team with a dominant duo in LeBron James and…

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Lakers News: Paul George Preaches Patience With Bronny James

The Los Angeles Lakers have the most talked about second-round draft pick in NBA history, that being Bronny James...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Encouraged By Dalton Knecht’s Defensive Improvement

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is impressing in his limited minutes so far this season...

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Lakers News: Kevin Durant Gifts Autographed Jersey To Dalton Knecht

When Dalton Knecht fell to the Los Angeles Lakers with the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, there was excitement...

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Lakers News: Defensive Attention On Anthony Davis Helping LeBron James

The LeBron James and Anthony Davis has been among the best in the league for the Los Angeles Lakers since their first season...

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Lakers News: ‘Inside The NBA’ Includes LeBron James & Anthony Davis In Top Players List

As LeBron James nears the end of his career, there is an ongoing discussion on whether he and Anthony Davis remain...

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