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: Cole Swider Praises Max Christie’s Work Ethic

Last year's second round draft pick of the Los Angeles Lakers Max Christie was able to showcase his talent and upside...

Lakers News: Mike Krzyzewski Speaks To How Great Kobe Bryant & LeBron James Were As Teammates On Team USA

Since the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, there have been former and current players and coaches...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham Believes LeBron James Can Play Until Age 50

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has completed 20 NBA season and now confirmed he is coming back for his 21st...

Bruce Brown: Lakers Western Conference Finals Series Felt ‘Personal’ To Nikola Jokic & Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2023 postseason journey was a roller coaster as after a nail-biting Play-In Tournament victory...

Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis Expected To Sign Extension Before Training Camp

The Los Angeles Lakers handled their free agency shopping well and while there is still one more roster spot to be filled, the main focus is shifting towards Anthony Davis, who will be available for an extension in August. Currently,…

Maxwell Lewis’ Dad Robert ‘Still In Shock’ To See Son Drafted By Hometown Lakers

Leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft, there was a lot of speculation on what the Los Angeles Lakers would do...

Lakers Video: Gabe Vincent Puts Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar In All-Time Top-5 List

The Los Angeles Lakers made an under the radar move by signing former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent, who had an impressive...

Lakers Vs. Clippers Summer League Preview: Hoping To Leave Las Vegas On A High Note

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their final game of the Las Vegas Summer League against their cross-hall rival...

Lakers News: Dwight Howard Wishes 2019-20 Championship Team Could Have Stayed Together

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was public enemy No. 1 when he left in free agency to join the Houston Rockets...

Lakers News: LeBron James Calls Cam Reddish A ‘Flat Out Hooper’

After the Los Angeles Lakers got swept in the Western Conference Finals, LeBron James was cryptic in his postgame press conference...

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