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: Josh Hart Doesn’t Feel Need To ‘Prove’ Himself, Hopes To Receive More Opportunities In Clutch Moments

When the Los Angeles Lakers young core became a common refrain last season, it was used to describe a group that consisted of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma...

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Lakers Recall Rookie Isaac Bonga From South Bay

The Los Angeles Lakers recalled Isaac Bonga from their G League affiliate, South Bay Lakers. Bonga presumably will be with the parent team for the two-game...

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LeBron James Takes Over, Receives Late Assists From Lonzo Ball & Josh Hart As Lakers Beat Spurs

Luke Walton warned that the San Antonio Spurs would have extra motivation coming off another 30-point loss, and his words rung true after the Los Angeles Lakers suffered...

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Lakers Injury News: Brandon Ingram Suffers Sprained Ankle, Will Not Return Vs. Spurs

While the Los Angeles Lakers went into Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs in relative good health, they absorbed an injury in the first quarter when Brandon...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Defends Perception Of LeBron James In Response To Criticism From Kevin Durant

Years of frustration stemming from striking with top free agents was erased in some regard this past summer when the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James. Not only...

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Lakers Photographer Andy Bernstein Sheds Insight On Working With Kobe Bryant To Create ‘The Mamba Mentality: How I Play’

As teammates and coaches around Kobe Bryant changed during his 20 seasons spent with the Los Angeles Lakers, there was one constant. From Bryant's first...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Credits Being Stronger For Not Missing Time With Sprained Ankle That Would’ve Sidelined Him ‘Couple Weeks’ During Rookie Season

After a rookie season that was marred by multiple knee injuries, Lonzo Ball underwent surgery over the summer to correct the issue. As a result, his on-court activity was...

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Lakers News: After Kobe Bryant & Magic Johnson Issue Caution, LeBron James Reaffirms Capability To Shoulder Heavy Usage

While the Los Angeles Lakers laid out a plan to avoid becoming too reliant on LeBron James, his usage rate has increased in the time Rajon Rondo has been out while...

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Kobe Bryant Pokes Fun At Warriors Fans When Predicting Lakers Will Win Championship ‘Before You Know It’

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers were the class of the NBA during separate eras of his 20-year career, and that honor has now been bestowed upon the Golden...

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Luke Walton: Lakers ‘Need’ Brandon Ingram To Continue Improving

Of their top draft picks over recent years, none has been tapped as having more potential than Brandon Ingram. After a leap forward in his sophomore year, Ingram was...

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