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
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NBA Rumors: Trevor Ariza Trade Dead Due To Confusion Over Whether Suns Would Receive Dillon Brooks Or MarShon Brooks

With Trevor Ariza and other players who signed a new contract in free agency this past summer becoming eligible to be traded on Saturday, it was due to open up a slew...

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NBA Rumors: Suns Owner Robert Sarver Refused To Trade Trevor Ariza To Lakers

In their quest to find a shooter and added defensive versatility, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly began to explore a potential trade with the Phoenix Suns for Trevor Ariza...

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NBA Trade Rumors: Suns Trading Trevor Ariza To Wizards As Part Of 3-Team Deal Including Grizzlies

While the Los Angeles Lakers have begun to play well of late, it has not prevented them from reportedly exploring options to improve their roster. That led to speculation...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Commends Kyle Kuzma For Improved Defensive Effort Vs. Rockets

While the Los Angeles Lakers challenged Kyle Kuzma to use a successful rookie season as a springboard toward becoming an overall player, there was an emphasis placed...

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Lakers Can’t Overcome Free Throw Woes Or James Harden In Loss To Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers didn't turn in their best effort and while they nonetheless managed to remain competitive, it made for an even more frustrating...

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Lakers Trade Rumors: Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram Or Kyle Kuzma Only Available For ‘Superstar’

As the Los Angeles Lakers were dealing with the frustration of missing the NBA playoffs year after year, they accumulated assets in the form of draft picks that amounted to...

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LeBron James Hasn’t Interacted With Phil Jackson Since Signing With Lakers

Phil Jackson paid a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers practice facility on Wednesday, taking a seat at a table with his former assistant, Kurt Rambis, just as the team was wrapping...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Confirms There Was ‘Not Much’ Interest Signing With Houston Rockets In Free Agency

Speculation ran rampant as anticipation continued to build over what LeBron James would decide in 2018 NBA free agency. Most reports linked him to re-signing with the...

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NBA Rumors: Lakers, Suns Remaining Active In Exploring Trevor Ariza Trade Scenarios

Having already benefitted from the Phoenix Suns parting with one veteran, the Los Angeles Lakers may be going back to the well as they reportedly look to acquire...

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NBA Rumors: Suns Rejected 3-Team Trevor Ariza Trade; Lakers Won’t Include Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart Or Kyle Kuzma

While there is an expectation of the typical flurry of activity at the 2018-19 NBA trade deadline, movement could begin as soon as Saturday, when players who were...

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