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: Rui Hachimura Credits Phil Handy For His Hot Postseason Shooting

The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising move at the trade deadline last season by acquiring forward Rui Hachimura...

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Thomas Bryant Believes Western Conference Finals Would’ve Been Different If He Was Still On Lakers Instead Of Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers had to right their wrongs at this past season's trade deadline, essentially flipping the entire roster...

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Lakers Rumors: Spurs Went ‘Back And Forth’ On Offer Sheet For Austin Reaves

In two years of being in the NBA, Austin Reaves has become a cultivating fan-favorite in the Los Angeles Lakers organization...

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Lakers Officially Sign Jaxson Hayes To Two-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent center Jaxson Hayes...

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Lakers Rumors: Rui Hachimura Expected To Be In Starting Lineup In 2023-24

The Los Angeles Lakers have done their free agency shopping early this offseason as their roster currently stands at 13 players...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Appreciative Of Suns’ Devin Booker Making Appearance At His Basketball Camp

During the NBA offseason, many players go back home to take a step back and decompress from the grind of regular...

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Lakers News: Max Christie Pleased To Show On-Ball Improvements In Summer League Debut Against Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers began Summer League play on Monday at the California Classic in Sacramento...

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NBA Free Agency: LeBron James Gives Props To Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul

NBA free agency kicked off yesterday, June 30 and there was a fair share of player movement...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Takes To Instagram With Reaction To Free Agency Moves

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka emphasized the message of keeping the core of this past...

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