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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Magic Johnson Not Worried About Lakers, Believing It’ll Take Two Months To Find Their Stride

With an offseason full of chatter between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, Opening Night was set with L.A. attempting...

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Praises Taurean Prince After Impressive Debut Against Nuggets

Heading into the preseason, the fifth starting spot for the Los Angeles Lakers was a bit of a question mark with several candidates...

Lakers News: Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Dedicates Basketball Court To Kobe & Gianna Bryant

Kobe Bryant dedicated his 20-year career to the Los Angeles Lakers and left the organization with endless memories...

Lakers News: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Believes LeBron James Is Greatest NBA Player Ever

The greatest of all-time (GOAT) debate has intensified throughout the recent years due to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Fueled By People Saying He Isn’t Worth $54 Million Contract

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves did not waste much time catching the attention of the entire league with how he played...

Darvin Ham Doesn’t Believe Witnessing Nuggets’ Ring Ceremony Will Add Extra Emotions For Lakers On Opening Night

When the NBA released the regular season schedule, the Los Angeles Lakers were put on the road against the Denver Nuggets...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Consulted Anthony Davis & D’Angelo Russell For Free Agency Advice

After getting swept in the Western Conference Finals in 2023, the Los Angeles Lakers still had a successful season...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Expecting Big Season From D’Angelo Russell

After a rough outing in the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell...

Lakers News: Michael Cooper Didn’t Like LeBron James Eating On Sidelines During Preseason Game Against Warriors

The goal for preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is to make it out healthy and get in-game reps with the new additions...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Appreciates Rob Pelinka Prioritizing Continuity This Past Offseason

When traded back to where it all started with the Los Angeles Lakers at last season's trade deadline, D'Angelo Russell quickly...