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: 2K Sports Saved Kobe & Gianna Bryant Mural In L.A.

After the sudden and tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash in 2020...

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James’ 28-30 Minute Restriction Is A ‘Guideline, Not A Hard Cap’

While the Western Conference is looking like it's going to be a dog fit for playoff positioning, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham...

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...

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