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 Injury Update: Rajon Rondo Cleared For Contact Progression, Participates In Practice But Won’t Return Vs. Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Rajon Rondo was cleared for contact progression after he participated in what head coach Luke Walton described as "pretty much" all...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma No Longer Giving Opponents ‘Too Much Respect’ In Order To Improve Defensively

Since Kyle Kuzma began to impress in Las Vegas Summer League before his rookie season, it's come with the caveat that he largely is a one-dimensional players. After earning...

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Lakers Video: Rajon Rondo Plays In 3-On-3 Scrimmage As Recovery From Hand Surgery Continues

For the exhilaration the Los Angeles Lakers had from winning a second consecutive matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, it came at the expense of Rajon Rondo as he suffered...

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LeBron James, Lakers Bench Reacting To Moritz Wagner Scoring First Career Points Was ‘Very Cool Moment’

Another slow start resulted in the Los Angeles Lakers falling into a 17-point deficit in the first quarter but they rallied to take control of the game behind a dominant second quarter. It was...

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Lakers News: Michael Beasley Shines Against Suns, Putting Himself In Position For More Opportunities

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Michael Beasley, he was touted as a versatile playmaker and option for center in lineups when the team went small. Beasley's time with...

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Lakers Start Slow But Use Big 2nd Quarter To Rout Suns, Extend Winning Streak To Game 3

The Los Angeles Lakers overcame yet another slow start and used a big second quarter to take control in what finished a 120-96 victory that extended their...

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Lakers News: Tyson Chandler Focused On Winning Streak, Not Facing Suns For First Time Since Buyout

Not long removed from LeBron James seeing the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, and days after Lance Stephenson played against the Indiana Pacers, now Tyson...

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Lakers Vs. Suns TV Info & Preview: L.A. Can Guarantee Winning Record On Homestand, Remain Undefeated Against Pacific Division

Having swept a back-to-back, the Los Angeles Lakers continue with their four-game homestand by facing the Phoenix Suns in another matinee affair at Staples Center...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Charged Into Luka Doncic On ‘Purpose,’ Was Determined To Atone For ‘Horrendous’ 1st Quarter Against Mavs

For as strong of a first quarter the Los Angeles Lakers put together in their win against the Indiana Pacers, which statistically was their best of the season, the pendulum...

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Lakers Rumors: Brandon Ingram Was ‘Brought Up’ With Timberwolves In Jimmy Butler Trade Talks

One of the questions many posed after the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James in free agency was who from the team's young core would emerge as the second...

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