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
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Lakers, Clippers

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Believes Lakers Would Have Swept Clippers In 2020 Postseason

The 2019-20 season was a challenging one due to the coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic) as it turned life upside down right…
Armel Traore, Lakers, Las Vegas Summer League

Armel Traore Pleased With How Lakers Ended Summer League

After the conclusion of the NBA Draft every year, teams rush to add undrafted free agents to the organization on two-way…
Bronny James, Lakers

Lakers Video: Bronny James Ranks His Favorite NBA Players Of All-Time

This summer featured a historic moment for the Los Angeles Lakers as they drafted Bronny James at pick No. 55…
Rui Hachimura, Lakers

Lakers News: JJ Redick Wants Rui Hachimura To Shoot More 3s & Offensive Rebound

A new era for the Los Angeles Lakers has begun after the introduction of their 29th head coach JJ Redick in a press conference…
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, USA Basketball, Team USA

USA Basketball Highlights: LeBron James Makes Game-Winning Layup In Comeback Win Over South Sudan

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to defy the odds at nearly 40-years-old as he embarks on another…
Bronny James, Lakers, Summer League

Lakers Vs. Bulls Summer League Preview: Bronny James, Dalton Knecht & Maxwell Lewis Out In Las Vegas Finale

The Los Angeles Lakers have found their stride after some early struggles this summer, winning two straight…
Anthony Davis, Lakers

Lakers News: Lamar Odom Believes Anthony Davis Could Have MVP Season If Healthy

This upcoming season is an important one for the Los Angeles Lakers, which is always the case for the organization…
Joel Embiid, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, USA Basketball

Steve Kerr Likes LeBron James, Stephen Curry & Joel Embiid In Team USA Starting Lineup

Team USA has stayed perfect throughout their exhibition schedule in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics…
Dalton Knecht, Lakers, Heat, California Classic

Lakers Vs. Cavaliers Summer League Preview: Dalton Knecht Potentially Returning To Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their first victory of the Las Vegas Summer League on Wednesday night, beating the Atlanta Hawks…
Dalton Knecht, Lakers, Celtics, Las Vegas Summer League

Lakers Vs. Hawks Summer League Preview: Dalton Knecht Out Against No. 1 Overall Pick Zaccharie Risacher

This has not been an ideal summer for the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League squad as they are 0-5 when combining both…