Matthew Valento

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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
LeBron James, Bronny James, Lakers

Lakers Video: LeBron & Bronny James Make History On Opening Night Against Timberwolves

Ever since the Los Angeles Lakers decided to draft Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, anticipation was building…
Austin Reaves, Lakers

WATCH: TravisMathew Releases Austin Reaves Commercial For Lakers Opening Night

The regular season is finally here for the Los Angeles Lakers. After being bounced in the first round by the Denver Nuggets…
Dalton Knecht, Lakers, Suns

Lakers Video: Suns’ Devin Booker Keeping An Eye On Dalton Knecht This Season

One of if not the brightest spot for the Los Angeles Lakers this preseason was their rookie Dalton Knecht…
Quincy Olivari, Lakers

Lakers News: Quincy Olivari Appreciates Magic Johnson’s Kind Words

With the preseason coming to an end for the Los Angeles Lakers, one key decision had to be made regarding Exhibit 10 guard…
Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose

Lakers News: Derrick Rose Took Emulating Kobe Bryant A Little Too Far

One of the most explosive guards in recent memory was Derrick Rose, who was dominant in his first three seasons with the Chicago Bulls…
Christian Wood, Lakers

Lakers News: Christian Wood Explains Thought Process Behind Picking Up Player Option

This summer could be look at as a disappointment for the Los Angeles Lakers as no new roster additions…

Lakers News: Quincy Olivari Gets Emotional About Meeting Warriors’ Stephen Curry

As the Los Angeles Lakers entered their preseason finale on Friday, L.A. rested their top rotation players…
Mike Krzyzewski

Lakers News: Mike Krzyzewski Gives Insight Into Summer Conversations With Rob Pelinka

As Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick prepares for his first season at the helm, this has been a long time coming…
Lakers, Darvin Ham

Lakers News: JJ Redick Not Concerned About Potential Danger Of Winning NBA Cup

After another disappointing postseason loss, the Los Angeles Lakers felt that a coaching change was necessary this past offseason…
Jeanie Buss, Larry O'Brien trophy, Lakers

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Does Not Rule Out Parade For 2020 Championship Team

When Kobe Bryant decided to hang it up in 2016, the Los Angeles Lakers went through a rough patch as they navigated trying…