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
Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Lakers

Vanessa Bryant Stresses Importance Of Women’s Sports After Unveiling Of Gianna & Kobe Bryant Statue

The first of three Kobe Bryant statues was unveiled on Feb. 8 during the 2023-24 season, which immortalized the Los Angeles Lakers…
LeBron James, Team USA, USA Basketball, Olympics, Puerto Rico

LeBron James Acknowledges Challenges Ahead In Olympic Knockout Round For Team USA

Team USA has looked dominant through their first three games of group play in the 2024 Olympics in France…
Bronny James, Lakers, Summer League

Lakers Summer League Head Coach Discusses Bronny James’ Progress

Summer League was an eye-opening experience for Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, seeing what it is like playing…
LeBron James, Team USA, USA Basketball

Lakers News: Mike Krzyzewski Shares Message For LeBron James Haters

As Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has entered the latter stages of his career, there was an expectation that his level…
Dalton Knecht, Lakers

Lakers Video: Dalton Knecht & Blake Hinson Compete In Connect 4

In back-to-back NBA Drafts, the Los Angeles Lakers were presented with an opportunity to draft a lottery-level prospect…
Rob Pelinka, Lakers

Lakers Rumors: Preaching Patience When Looking For Trade

It’s been over a month since free agency kicked off and the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any new additions to their roster…
Jeanie Buss, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Phil Handy, Rob Pelinka, Rajon Rondo, Dion Waiters

Lakers News: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Believes 2020 Bubble Championship Was One Of Hardest To Win

In the summer of 2019, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka quickly assembled a championship-caliber roster…
Max Christie, Lakers

Lakers News: Max Christie Excited To Compete Against Brother Cam Christie On Clippers

For Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie, the hope is that with a new head coach in JJ Redick he can get a more sustained…
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, D'Angelo Russell, Lakers, Nuggets

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Explains ‘Love-Hate’ Relationship With Lakers Fans

A prominent role player who meant a ton to the Los Angeles Lakers, especially during their 2020 championship run…
LeBron James, Tyrese Haliburton, USA Basketball, Team USA, Olympics

Lakers Video: LeBron James’ Nickname Among Best On Team USA

Through five exhibition games for Team USA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has saved on two separate occasions…