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
Bronny James, Lakers, Las Vegas Summer League

Lakers News: Bronny James Wins Call Of Duty Competition At Summer League

Pressure is mounting for Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James, who was selected with the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft…
Rob Pelinka, Lakers

Lakers Rumors: Trade May Not Come Until Closer To Start Of Season

Up to this point, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any meaningful additions to their roster…
JJ Redick, Lakers

Lakers News: JJ Redick Explains Why He Left Anthony Davis Off His All-Defensive Ballot

JJ Redick is the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest head coach and inherits a delicate, but also high-pressure situation…
Bronny James, Lakers, Summer League

Lakers Vs. Celtics Summer League Preview: Searching For First Win

After striking out at the California Classic, the Los Angeles Lakers looked to change their luck as they traveled to Las Vegas…
JJ Redick, Lakers

Lakers News: JJ Redick Got Into Coaching Because He’s A ‘Sicko’

When deciding to part ways with Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers were left with a coaching pool that did not have much…
Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Details Potential Challenges For JJ Redick In His First Season As Head Coach

When the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately decided to move on from head coach Darvin Ham, JJ Redick became an early favorite…
LeBron James, Lakers

Lakers News: LeBron James Acknowledges New Contract Could Be His Last In NBA

This offseason is a crucial one for the Los Angeles Lakers as they look to improve off of a first-round exit last season…
LeBron James, Anthony Davis, USA Basketball, Lakers

Lakers Video: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Mic’d Up During USA Basketball Practice

This summer is a busy one for Los Angeles Lakers stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James as they are playing for USA Basketball…
Moses Brown

Lakers News: Moses Brown & Trent Forrest Added To L.A. Summer League Roster

Now that the California Classic is over for the Los Angeles Lakers, they are off to Las Vegas to continue their Summer League…
Anthony Davis, Lonzo Ball, Lakers, Bulls

Lakers News: Bulls’ Lonzo Ball Admits He Would’ve Traded Himself For Anthony Davis

During the 2019 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were coming off their first season with LeBron James in town…