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

Michael Beasley Brings ‘Energy Boost’ In Re-Joining Lakers, Kyle Kuzma Remains Questionable Vs. Knicks

Michael Beasley was back with the Los Angeles Lakers at Friday's shootaround, returning after an absence to be with his ill mother who passed away last month.

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Danny Ainge Compares LeBron James To Donald Trump With ‘Greatest Player Of All Time’ Quote

While sports is often the basis of impassioned debate and conversations, one of the more hot-button topics for the NBA centers around the greatest player of all time. While Michael...

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Lakers Injury Update: Kyle Kuzma Listed As Questionable Vs. Knicks With Lower Back Contusion

While there was plenty of excitement surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers once they signed LeBron James, the front office and head coach Luke Walton tempered heightened...

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2019 NBA All-Star Game Fan Voting Update: LeBron James Leads All Players, Kyle Kuzma & Lonzo Ball Place In Top 8

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James paced all players with 1,083,363 votes in the first 2019 NBA All-Star Game voting update that was released Thursday morning. Milwaukee...

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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Believes Paul George ‘Fed Off’ Boos From Lakers Fans

Paul George had long been received warmly by Los Angeles Lakers fans during visits to Staples Center, but Wednesday told a different story. It was George's first time playing...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Emphasizes Need To Improve Free Throw Shooting ‘If We Want To Win In The Playoffs’

Playing without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, then losing Kyle Kuzma to a lower back contusion, left the Los Angeles Lakers with little margin for error against the Oklahoma...

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Paul George Expected Hostile Treatment From Lakers Fans, Accepts Being ‘The Bad Guy’

One season removed from being treated like a hero, Paul George was the certifiable villain Wednesday night when the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Los Angeles...

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Paul George Showered With Boos But Thunder Beat Lakers

Paul George was booed during pregame introductions and each time he touched the ball but the Southern California native and Oklahoma City Thunder got the last laugh...

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Lakers Injury News: Kyle Kuzma Ruled Out For Return Vs. Thunder Due To Lower Back Contusion

Already without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, the Los Angeles Lakers finished the first half of Wednesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder without Kyle...

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Watch Lakers Fans Boo Paul George In Return To Staples Center

For years Paul George joining the Los Angeles Lakers was widely considered a foregone conclusion. Matters appeared to be coming to a head in 2017 when George requested a...

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