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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Victor Wembanyama: Lakers & Mavericks Luka Doncic Trade Is ‘Craziest I’ve Ever Seen’

The entire landscape of the Western Conference may have changed for years to come when the Los Angeles Lakers completed a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. In a conference that will soon be taken over by…

Nikola Jokic Believes Both Lakers & Mavericks Won Luka Doncic Trade

Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers shook the league to it's core. It was one of, if not the most surprising deal ever given Doncic's age and how much he meant to the Dallas Mavericks organization and…

Lakers Rumors: Mavericks Also Reached Out To Timberwolves & Bucks About Luka Doncic Trade

When news broke about Luka Doncic being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, many were surprised by the return the Dallas Mavericks got for trading away a top-three player in the league. Granted, L.A. parted ways with Anthony Davis and…

Jeanie Buss Makes First Public Comments Since Lakers’ Trade For Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka have received their fair share of scrutiny from the media and fanbase regarding their decision-making in recent years. However, that seemed to fall by the wayside as Pelinka put…

Lakers News: LeBron James & Stephen Curry Discuss Evolution Of Friendship

With the All-Star Game happening on Sunday, all the NBA's greatest stars take the court in San Francisco as the league tries out a new format to make things more entertaining. Despite structural changes to the game, it never gets…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Believes JJ Redick Is ‘Great’ Head Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers took a surprising gamble for the now and the future by trading for Luka Doncic in a blockbuster deal before the deadline. Given Doncic's shocking availability on the trade market, L.A. could not pass up on…

Lakers News: LeBron James Ranks No. 2 In Jersey Sales For First Half Of 2024-25 Season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is entering the final years of his career, but remarkably, he can still play at a high level 22 years later. James has had a historic career, notably becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer…

Jordan Goodwin: Lakers Brought Me In For Defense

The past few days have been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Lakers two-way guard Jordan Goodwin, who recently signed on Friday. He then found himself on the floor on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers due to Luka Doncic and LeBron…

JJ Redick Hopes All Slovenians Become Lakers Fans After Luka Doncic Trade

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has had a one-of-a-kind rookie season, and now gets the opportunity to coach Luka Doncic and LeBron James. With Doncic expected to make his highly anticipated debut on Monday against the Utah Jazz,…

Austin Reaves: ‘Surreal’ To Join Lakers Greats After Scoring Career-High 45 Points

In what felt like a schedule loss for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into an afternoon game on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers, that was not the case. With Austin Reaves giving it a go despite being listed questionable with…

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