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: Gabe Vincent Doesn’t Have A Problem With Darvin Ham Naming D’Angelo Russell As Starting Point Guard

Gabe Vincent was a vital piece of the Miami Heat's NBA Finals run this past season with his 3-and-D skillset as a guard...

Lakers News: Darvin Ham & Rob Pelinka Discuss How To Manage LeBron James’ Workload In 21st Season

During the beginning of the 2022-23 season, it was clear that LeBron James was exerting more energy than he would like...

Rob Pelinka & Darvin Ham Express Excitement About Lakers’ Offseason Moves & Upcoming Season In First Press Conference

With Media Day and training camp kicking off for the Los Angeles Lakers next week, the new NBA season is just around the corner...

Magic Johnson Still Has Lakers As Best Team In West Despite Suns’ Involvement In Damian Lillard Trade

The last two dominos NBA offseason to fall before the 2023-24 season kicked off were James Harden and Damian Lillard with both stars...

Darvin Ham Expresses Optimism In Anthony Davis And New-Look Lakers Team

With Media Day and training camp kicking off next week, the anticipation for the 2023-24 season is growing by the day...

Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Reveals How He Got Into Basketball

The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Rui Hachimura in late January, essentially being the first domino to fall in what would be...

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Expecting Improved Shooting From Anthony Davis This Season

Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019 to team up with LeBron James and bring a championship to the city...

Patrick Beverley Explains Why He Told Jarred Vanderbilt To Not Sign Extension With Lakers

Jarred Vanderbilt is a versatile defender with the ability to guard forwards and guards while all the dirty work for his team...

Lakers News: Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses Challenge Of Guarding Warriors’ Stephen Curry In Postseason

When Jarred Vanderbilt was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in February at the trade deadline, he assumed the role of guarding...

Markieff Morris: Lakers Were ‘Locked In’ For Bubble Run To Win Championship For Kobe Bryant

After missing the playoffs in the 2018-19 season, LeBron James' first year with the Los Angeles Lakers, another star was needed...