Matthew Valento

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Matthew Valento is a senior at 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: valentomatthew@gmail.com Twitter: @matthewvalento Instagram: matthew.valento
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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Excited To Build Around Anthony Davis For Years To Come

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka made it clear all offseason that the goal was to keep as many pieces…

Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Still Has Score To Settle With LeBron James

While the Los Angeles Lakers were able to turn their season around with the trades they made at the deadline…

Lakers Video: Pau Gasol Receives Jacket & Ring Ahead Of Basketball Hall Of Fame Induction

Back in 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to acquire big man Pau Gasol…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Enjoying Learning From Team USA Teammates

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves turned some heads during his second NBA season, taking on more of responsibilities…
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Paul George Discusses How It Feels Being A Clippers Player In A Lakers Town

The ‘Battle of L.A.’ has been an interesting dynamic since LeBron James and Anthony Davis went to the Los Angeles Lakers…

Klay Thompson Gives Lakers Credit For Beating Warriors In 2023 NBA Postseason

The Los Angeles Lakers were fighting for their playoff lives every single night after the trade deadline last season…

Austin Reaves & Team USA’s Schedule For FIBA World Cup

While the 2023-24 NBA season is not kicking off until October, there will be some basketball to hold Los Angeles Lakers…

Austin Reaves Excited To Play With Former Lakers Forward Brandon Ingram On Team USA

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves made some serious noise in his second season in L.A., enough to earn himself a new contract…
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Dwight Howard Regrets 2013 Free Agency Decision Leaving Kobe Bryant & Lakers For James Harden & Rockets

In the summer of 2012, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster four-team trade…

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Believes Losing Bruce Brown Will Hurt Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets were the first seed in the Western Conference for most of the year and showed why winning their first championship…