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
Kobe Bryant, Jeanie Buss, Lakers

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Shares Favorite Kobe Bryant Moments

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss has been with the franchise essentially her whole life with her father…

Lakers News: Anthony Edwards Names Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal In All-Time Starting Five

Former No. 1 overall pick of the Minnesota Timberwolves Anthony Edwards has become one of the best young players in the NBA…

Lakers Rumors: Austin Reaves Has Has Stood Out As Someone Better Than Expected With Team USA

Team USA concluded its exhibition schedule on Sunday with a 16-point comeback win against Germany…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Never Stopped Believing In Himself Despite Going Undrafted

Austin Reaves has made himself a beloved fan favorite in just two full seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, and for very good reason…

Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Impressed With Austin Reaves’ Consistency On The Floor

Team USA has kicked off its exhibition schedule in preparation for the FIBA World Cup on Aug. 26…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Shares His All-Time Team USA Starting Five

Representing the United States when it comes to the Olympics or FIBA is a huge honor for basketball players as they try…

Lakers News: Jalen Hood-Schifino Announces Upcoming Basketball Camps In Indiana & North Carolina

The Los Angeles Lakers are known for being a winning franchise and settling for nothing less than championships…
Stephen A Smith, Lakers, Anthony Davis

Lakers News: Stephen A. Smith Tells Story Of Rich Paul Taking Offense To Him Having LeBron James Second In GOAT Debate

The GOAT debate has been heating up recently with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James racking up more and more accolade…

Lakers News: Austin Reaves Names Will Ferrell As Celebrity He Enjoyed Meeting Most & Feeling Was Mutual

The transition from Arkansas to Los Angeles has to be a whirlwind for Lakers guard Austin Reaves, and that’s not to mention…
Anthony Davis, Lakers

Lakers News: Kevin Garnett Expecting Anthony Davis To Win MVP In Next Two Seasons

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis showed truly how valuable of a player he is this past postseason with the way…