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: James Harden Lists LeBron James, Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal In All-Time Starting Lineup

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has been in the news this summer due to his pending trade request with Los Angeles Clippers...

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Charles Barkley Believes Lakers Are ‘Surprise Team’ Heading Into 2023-24 Season

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are in the mix of contending teams heading into the 2023-24 season with the free agency...

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Lakers Video: Warriors’ Stephen Curry Shares Memorable Kobe Bryant Stories

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry revolutionized the game of basketball with incredible shooting ability...

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Magic Johnson Believes Lakers Have Real Shot To Win Championship In 2023-24

Since LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, it has been a bit of a roller coaster for the fans and the franchise...

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Lakers News: Tracy McGrady Believes He Was In Conversation With Kobe Bryant As Best Player In NBA

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant came into the league fresh out of high school and quickly became one of the best scorers...

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Lakers Video: D’Moi Hodge Returns Home & Is Celebrated For Becoming First British Virgin Islander In NBA

Los Angeles guard D'Moi Hodge opened some eyes with his play during Summer League...

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Lakers News: Austin Reaves Doesn’t Think Anthony Davis Gets Enough Credit For His Defense

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was an instrumental piece of what the team was able to accomplish this past season...

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Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Would Rather Win Olympic Gold Medal For Nigeria Than NBA Championship

Newest Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is coming off a solid playoff run with the Miami Heat, who were an eight-seed...

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Austin Reaves Believes Lakers Got Better While Retaining Core This Offseason

One of the biggest keys to the offseason in the eyes of Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka was to retain Austin Reaves...

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Lakers News: Colin Castleton Focused On Gaining Weight & Improving Jump Shot This Offseason

After going undrafted out of Florida, Colin Castleton signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers shortly after...

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