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: LeBron James Discusses Potential Of Other Players Reaching 40,000 Points

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently eclipsed 40,000 career points in a game against the Denver Nuggets, which made him...

Anthony Davis Discusses How Lakers Can Overcome Inconsistent Play

After a down game against the Sacramento Kings, Anthony Davis need to bounce back against the Milwaukee Bucks and lead the charge...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Praises D’Angelo Russell For Playing Aggressive Without LeBron James

Friday night featured a challenging task for the Los Angeles Lakers playing a good Milwaukee Bucks team without LeBron James...

Lakers News; Austin Reaves Includes LeBron James & Tom Brady In Dream Golf Matchup

Originally from Arkansas, Austin Reaves needed to adjust to the L.A. lifestyle after signing with the Los Angeles Lakers...

Lakers Video: LeBron James Mic’d Up Against Nuggets While Reaching 40,000 Career Points

It feels like every game that LeBron James is breaking some sort of record in his 21st season in the league...

Anthony Davis Feels Kings Were Able To Exploit Lakers’ Defensive Scheme

Wednesday night was a big game for Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers as they took on the Sacramento Kings...

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Explains What Went Wrong After Great Start Against Kings

Rui Hachimura has struggled to find a consistent role in his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers as he came off the bench...

Metta World Peace Does Not See LeBron James Leaving Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a man of excellence and demands excellence from the front office to provide...

Taurean Prince: Lakers Are Trying To Prove They Belong In Tough Western Conference

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an up and down season although they find themselves in a nice groove as of late...

Darvin Ham: Lakers Need D’Angelo Russell Playing At High Level To Be Successful

Ever since a rocky December, D'Angelo Russell is in a great groove offensively for the Los Angeles Lakers...