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: Max Christie Discusses Physical & Mental Toll Of Recent Schedule

The month of December has been a challenging one for the Los Angeles Lakers filled with plenty of road games...

Lakers News: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Studied Anthony Davis Before Coming To NBA

Wednesday was the first time the Los Angeles Lakers got a look at San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Praises Taurean Prince For Working Out Of Shooting Slump

During the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff run last season, they ran out of steam when matched up with the eventual champion...

Lakers Video: Darvin Ham Reacts To Ime Udoka & LeBron James Altercation

Whenever LeBron James and Dillon Brooks match up, there are always fireworks and that was the case last Saturday when...

Anthony Davis Thinks Lakers Raising In-Season Tournament Banner Is ‘Pretty Cool’

As the Los Angeles Lakers progressed through the NBA's In-Season Tournament, the reality of winning the first NBA Cup became...

LeBron James Wanted To Win In-Season Tournament For Lakers’ Rookies

Throughout the entirety of the In-Season Tournament, Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis seemed...

Lakers Vs. Spurs Preview: LeBron James Out

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the second night of a back-to-back against a young and rebuilding San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday...

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...

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