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: Jalen Hood-Schifino Shares His First Interaction With LeBron James

Due to the competitive nature of the Los Angeles Lakers, the need for young talent has taken a backseat...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Discusses Rivalry With Celtics & Race To 18 Championships

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics have one of the biggest rivalries in sports history, sharing their fair amount of battles...

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Lakers Video: Austin Reaves Makes Appearance At Sneaker Con To Meet Fans & Promote Rigorer ‘AR1’

A lot has been made of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves' offseason due to his impressive accomplishments in a couple months...

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Lakers News: Darvin Ham Called Christian Wood ‘Every Day’ Of Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the most active teams in free agency this summer, handling most of their work early...

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Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Models His Game After Lamar Odom

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has quickly become one of the better defenders in today's game, having the length...

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Jarred Vanderbilt Feels Game 2 Was Lakers’ Best Chance In Western Conference Finals Against Nuggets

Jarred Vanderbilt was a player that many teams kept an eye on at the trade deadline in February due to his tenacious defense...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Enjoyed Giving Back To Community With L.A. Basketball Camp

With September coming to a close, that means that the NBA season is inching closer...

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Saints’ Drew Brees Happy For Anthony Davis’ Success With Lakers Despite Leaving Pelicans

The Los Angeles Lakers are always in the market for stars and after entering a rebuild stage in 2013, they were finally able...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Discusses Her Portrayal By Hadley Robinson In ‘Winning Time’

HBO's original series 'Winning Time' has been loved by Los Angeles Lakers fans, seeing the 'Showtime' era of Lakers basketball...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Believes Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Eventually Be In MVP Race

The FIBA World Cup has come and gone with Team USA finishing with no medal. USA crushed exhibition and group play but met...

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