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 Injury Update: Jalen Hood-Schifino Begins Return To Play Progression

Injuries have hammered the Los Angeles Lakers through the first few weeks of the season although they have managed to keep...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Explains Where Jarred Vanderbilt Is At In Rehab Process

The Los Angeles Lakers have had to deal with the injury bug early this season as it hit key rotation pieces who are vital...

Kings Vs. Lakers Preview: Looking To Win Four Straight On Second Night Of Back-To-Back

The Los Angeles Lakers look to win their fourth straight game while remaining undefeated at home as they host the Sacramento Kings...

Austin Reaves: Lakers Always Have A Chance When Anthony Davis Is Playing

After salvaging a four-game road trip with a win against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers went home to begin a three-game...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Wants Rui Hachimura To Be Aggressive & Assertive

Coming into the 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of contenders for the fifth and final starting spot...

Lakers Rumors: NBA Discussing Extending Draft Format To Two Days

The NBA Draft is the night many young players dream about, achieving their dreams of becoming an NBA player...

Lakers’ LeBron James: ‘Always An Honor’ To Compete Against Suns’ Kevin Durant

The Los Angeles Lakers had to salvage a disappointing road trip by getting a win on Friday against the Phoenix Suns...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Understood Move To Bench As Darvin Ham Compared It To Manu Ginobili

The Los Angeles Lakers embarked on a four-game road trip and it is safe to say that it did not go as planned...

Lakers News: LeBron James Museum To Open In Akron On Nov. 25

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering the final years of his career, but it is remarkable that he is able to still play...

Taurean Prince Not Using Injuries As Excuse For Lakers’ Struggles

It has certainly not been the ideal start for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they fell to 3-5 on the young season after getting blown out...