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 News: Gabe Vincent Not A Fan Of NBA’s New In-Season Tournament

There have been rumblings the past couple of years about the NBA adding a potential midseason tournament...

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Lakers News: Taurean Prince Sets Goal Of Shooting 40% From 3-Point Range

The Los Angeles Lakers were proactive in Day 1 of free agency, doing most of their heavy lifting by signing four new players...

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Lakers Video: Anthony Davis Adds Boxing To Offseason Training

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had a dominant postseason this past year, averaging 3.1 blocks in 16 games of playoff basketball...

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Rob Pelinka Believes Cam Reddish Has All The Tools To Be Successful For Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers added their fair share of size on the wing this offseason bringing in Taurean Prince and Cam Reddish...

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Darvin Ham Believes ‘Without Question’ That Lakers Can Win Championship In 2023-24

After the 2021-22 NBA season, news broke right after the final game that former coach Frank Vogel had been fired...

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Lakers News: Rui Hachimura Credits Phil Handy For His Hot Postseason Shooting

The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising move at the trade deadline last season by acquiring forward Rui Hachimura...

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Thomas Bryant Believes Western Conference Finals Would’ve Been Different If He Was Still On Lakers Instead Of Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers had to right their wrongs at this past season's trade deadline, essentially flipping the entire roster...

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Lakers Rumors: Spurs Went ‘Back And Forth’ On Offer Sheet For Austin Reaves

In two years of being in the NBA, Austin Reaves has become a cultivating fan-favorite in the Los Angeles Lakers organization...

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Lakers Officially Sign Jaxson Hayes To Two-Year Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent center Jaxson Hayes...

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Lakers Rumors: Rui Hachimura Expected To Be In Starting Lineup In 2023-24

The Los Angeles Lakers have done their free agency shopping early this offseason as their roster currently stands at 13 players...

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