Matthew Moreno

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
1925 Articles

Lakers News: Brandon Ingram, Luke Walton Have ‘Numerous Talks’ That Extend Beyond Providing Motivation

Much has been expected of Brandon Ingram since the Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. As Ben Simmons has gone on to...

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Kyle Kuzma Confident Lakers Can Find Success With Own Version Of ‘Death Lineup’

Once the dust settled after the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James, the roster appeared to have a glaring weakness at center. The only viable options were journeyman...

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LeBron James Will Remain In Los Angeles To Be Re-Evaluated, Not Join Lakers For Friday’s Game Vs. Jazz

Excitement was tempered after the Los Angeles Lakers soundly defeated the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day because they finished the win without...

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Chris Paul Wanted Ryan Hollins To Stop Wearing Kobe Bryant’s Signature Shoe In Favor Of Joran Brand CP3

Footwear in the NBA has long been a subculture of its own and one that's gone into overdrive this season with the league allowing more freedom on colors and designs of shoes...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Dealt With Back Discomfort In Return Against Mavericks, Hopes To Make Full Recovery For Pistons Game

Already without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, the Los Angeles Lakers lost Kyle Kuzma to a lower back contusion during the second quarter of last Wednesday's game...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Made Concerted Effort To ‘Force The Issue A Little Bit More’ In Near ‘Must-Win’ Game Against Mavericks

While the Los Angeles Lakers young core flashed encouraging signs of development and ability to hold their own throughout stretches of last season, the group appeared...

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Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram Respond To Criticism By Leading Lakers To Comeback Win Over Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers weren't quite as sluggish to start as they were in previous games but still fell into an early deficit and trailed by as many as 15 points in what ultimately...

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Lakers Rumors: Front Office, Management Not Holding Luke Walton Solely Responsible For Losing Streak

Expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers changed when they signed LeBron James but president of basketball operations Magic Johnson, general manager Rob Pelinka and...

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Kobe Bryant Tells Lakers Fan Who Criticizes Luke Walton To ‘Relax,’ Reminds ‘Entire Squad Is Damn Near Out’

The Los Angeles Lakers have gone into a tailspin since their blowout win over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day. The victory left them a couple games back of...

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Nick Saban Would Like To Have Coached Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant, But Reluctantly Names Michael Jordan Favorite Basketball Player

Well before the Alabama Crimson Tide would face the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship, head coach Nick Saban invited Los Angeles...

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