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
JJ Redick, Lakers

Lakers News: Gabe Vincent Gave Game Ball To JJ Redick After First Win

This upcoming season is important for the Los Angeles Lakers given their circumstances…
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

Lakers News: LeBron James Shows Love To Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes

Entering the 22nd season of his career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James seemingly has not lost a step…
LeBron James, Bronny James, Lakers

Lakers Video: Savannah James Reacts To LeBron & Bronny Playing Together

When the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately decided to draft Bronny James, the son of their star LeBron James, there was an aspect…
Jason Kidd, Mavericks, Lakers

Lakers News: Mavericks’ Jason Kidd Picked Brain Of Phil Jackson This Offseason

Former Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd is experiencing tremendous success as the Dallas Mavericks head coach…
Bronny James, Lakers

Lakers News: JJ Redick Pleased With Bronny James’ Progress So Far

A storyline that will follow the Los Angeles Lakers all season long is rookie guard Bronny James, who is slated to play next…
Jalen Hood-Schifino, Lakers

Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Discusses How He Felt In Preseason Opener

The first of six preseason games for the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena…
Lakers Nation Podcast: Breaking Down Loss To Mavs, Luke Walton’s Rotation

Timofey Mozgov’s Lakers Contract Made Greg Oden Depressed

The summer of 2016 was one to forget for the Los Angeles Lakers as they were in the midst of a rebuild and moving into…
Jaxson Hayes, Lakers

Lakers News: Former Teammates Jaxson Hayes & JJ Redick Adjusting To New Dynamic

A big challenge for first-time head coaches is getting buy-in from their players, and that is always amplified with the Los Angeles Lakers…
Christian Wood, Lakers

Lakers Media Day: JJ Redick Wants Christian Wood To Get Back To Scoring Role

Injuries plague every NBA team, but the Los Angeles Lakers suffered from untimely absences from a number of rotation players…
Dalton Knecht, Lakers

What Does Dalton Knecht Need To Do To Earn Spot In Lakers Rotation?

Training camp has kicked off for the Los Angeles Lakers and their preseason schedule gets under way this weekend…