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: Anthony Davis Doesn’t Care About Outside Criticism

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis has been the subject of slander throughout his career due to being prone to injuries...

Max Christie: Lakers Being First In-Season Tournament Winners Means More Than Money

The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament was a tremendous success despite mixed opinions from fans and players in the offseason...

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Willing To Be Involved In LeBron James’ Las Vegas NBA Ownership Group

The NBA has increased in popularity throughout the years due to the surplus of young talent entering the league...

Recap: Lakers Beat Pacers To Win NBA’s Inaugural In-Season Tournament

The Los Angeles Lakers went 4-0 in group play, going on to beat the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals and the New Orleans Pelicans...

Suns’ Kevin Durant Picks Lakers To Win NBA In-Season Tournament

Tuesday night was the In-Season Tournament quarterfinal for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns...

Pelicans Vs. Lakers Preview: In-Season Tournament Semifinals

The Los Angeles Lakers seemed to play like a completely different team during the NBA's In-Season Tournament Group Play...

Anthony Davis: Lakers Trust Austin Reaves With Ball In His Hands

After a strong sophomore season, it was a no-brainer for the Los Angeles Lakers to re-sign Austin Reaves and keep him around...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Releasing Rigorer AR1 Signature Shoe In ‘Milky Way’ Colorway

Austin Reaves has wasted no time becoming a fan favorite during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers...

Anthony Davis Explains How Jarred Vanderbilt’s Return Helps Him & Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2023-24 season with lofty expectations with many expecting them to be in the mix...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Excited For In-Season Tournament Quarterfinal Against Suns

The In-Season Tournament has given new life to the regular season and has given players incentive to compete and play...