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

Rookie Svi Mykhailiuk Growing More Confident, Finding Rhythm With Lakers

In large part due to success the Los Angeles Lakers had in the first and second rounds of recent NBA Drafts, expectations for Svi Mykhailiuk were higher than what you...

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Lakers Injury Update: Rajon Rondo Won’t Return From Hand Surgery Until Swelling Subsides

Just as the Los Angeles Lakers were beginning to find continuity with their starting lineup and second unit, Rajon Rondo suffered a broken hand that required surgery. He had the...

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Luke Walton Believes Game Against Grizzlies Was Not One Lakers Would’ve Won Early In Season

Heading into their road trip the general consensus was the Los Angeles Lakers were more likely to defeat the San Antonio Spurs than Memphis Grizzlies. That being said, L.A. had...

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Lakers News: Isaac Bonga Appreciated & Will Always ‘Remember’ Bench Celebrating First Career Point

While the focus from the 2018 NBA Draft for the Los Angeles Lakers largely lied with selecting Moritz Wagner and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, the team also added Isaac Bonga. Not...

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Lakers News: Josh Hart Focused On Preparing For Catch-And-Shoot Opportunities Against Grizzlies

Just like in his rookie season, injury has created an opportunity for Josh Hart to start and he's making the most of it. Brandon Ingram remaining sidelined a sprained left ankle...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Gifts Pair Of Game-Worn Nike LeBron 16 To Grizzlies Employee

As one of the most iconic franchises in all of professional sports, the Los Angeles Lakers have regularly drawn crowds at games outside their Southern California roots. The same can...

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Josh Hart, LeBron James & Kyle Kuzma Lead Complete Effort As Lakers Blow Out Grizzlies

With both teams completing a back-to-back, it was the Los Angeles Lakers who had more energy that carried them to a 111-88 thrashing of the Memphis Grizzlies. The win gave...

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Lakers Vs. Grizzlies: Michael Beasley Leaves Team Due To Family Health Matter

In addition to the Los Angeles Lakers not having Brandon Ingram (sprained ankle) and Rajon Rondo (hand surgery) as their two-game road trip concludes Saturday...

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Lakers Injury Update: Brandon Ingram Will Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week After MRI Confirms Ankle Sprain

While the Los Angeles Lakers closed out a four-game homestand with a thrilling come-from-behind win against the San Antonio Spurs, it came at the expense of Brandon Ingram...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Believes Other Players Must Step Up In Brandon Ingram’s Absence, Not Lonzo Ball & Kyle Kuzma Who Already Have ‘Expanded Roles’

When the Los Angeles Lakers last saw the San Antonio Spurs, they only had Brandon Ingram for 5 minutes as he suffered a left ankle sprain in the first quarter after...

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