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 Rumors: Preaching Patience When Looking For Trade

It's been over a month since free agency kicked off and the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any new additions to their roster...

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Lakers News: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Believes 2020 Bubble Championship Was One Of Hardest To Win

In the summer of 2019, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka quickly assembled a championship-caliber roster...

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Lakers News: Max Christie Excited To Compete Against Brother Cam Christie On Clippers

For Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie, the hope is that with a new head coach in JJ Redick he can get a more sustained...

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Explains ‘Love-Hate’ Relationship With Lakers Fans

A prominent role player who meant a ton to the Los Angeles Lakers, especially during their 2020 championship run...

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Lakers Video: LeBron James’ Nickname Among Best On Team USA

Through five exhibition games for Team USA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has saved on two separate occasions...

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Believes Lakers Would Have Swept Clippers In 2020 Postseason

The 2019-20 season was a challenging one due to the coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic) as it turned life upside down right...

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Armel Traore Pleased With How Lakers Ended Summer League

After the conclusion of the NBA Draft every year, teams rush to add undrafted free agents to the organization on two-way...

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Lakers Video: Bronny James Ranks His Favorite NBA Players Of All-Time

This summer featured a historic moment for the Los Angeles Lakers as they drafted Bronny James at pick No. 55...

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Lakers News: JJ Redick Wants Rui Hachimura To Shoot More 3s & Offensive Rebound

A new era for the Los Angeles Lakers has begun after the introduction of their 29th head coach JJ Redick in a press conference...

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USA Basketball Highlights: LeBron James Makes Game-Winning Layup In Comeback Win Over South Sudan

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to defy the odds at nearly 40-years-old as he embarks on another...

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