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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Bruce Brown: Lakers Western Conference Finals Series Felt ‘Personal’ To Nikola Jokic & Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2023 postseason journey was a roller coaster as after a nail-biting Play-In Tournament victory...

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Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis Expected To Sign Extension Before Training Camp

The Los Angeles Lakers handled their free agency shopping well and while there is still one more roster spot to be filled, the main focus is shifting towards Anthony Davis, who will be available for an extension in August. Currently,…

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Maxwell Lewis’ Dad Robert ‘Still In Shock’ To See Son Drafted By Hometown Lakers

Leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft, there was a lot of speculation on what the Los Angeles Lakers would do...

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Lakers Video: Gabe Vincent Puts Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar In All-Time Top-5 List

The Los Angeles Lakers made an under the radar move by signing former Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent, who had an impressive...

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Lakers Vs. Clippers Summer League Preview: Hoping To Leave Las Vegas On A High Note

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into their final game of the Las Vegas Summer League against their cross-hall rival...

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Wishes 2019-20 Championship Team Could Have Stayed Together

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was public enemy No. 1 when he left in free agency to join the Houston Rockets...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Calls Cam Reddish A ‘Flat Out Hooper’

After the Los Angeles Lakers got swept in the Western Conference Finals, LeBron James was cryptic in his postgame press conference...

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Lakers Summer League: LJ Figueroa Calls Putback Dunk Against Grizzlies Best Of Career

The Los Angeles Lakers headed into Friday night of the Las Vegas Summer League with a 2-1 record, but they'd have to go up against...

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Darvin Ham Working As Hard As Possible To Win Championship No. 18 For Lakers

Darvin Ham was the lead assistant for the Milwaukee Bucks during their championship season in 2020-21...

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Expects Max Christie To Be A ‘Force’ In Training Camp Fighting For Rotation Spot

Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie has continued to turn heads and prove his case for being a rotation player going...

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