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: Luke Walton Impressed By Mavericks Rookie Luka Doncic

While some wondered how he might adjust to playing in the NBA, Luka Doncic has largely silenced critics and rewarded the Dallas Mavericks for trading up to select him with...

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LeBron James, Lonzo Ball Key Turnaround In Lakers’ Comeback Win Against Mavericks

Perhaps feeling the effects of needing to expend more energy than what should have been necessary on the first night of a back-to-back, the Los Angeles Lakers got off to...

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LeBron James ‘Battling’ To Solve Balancing Act Of Deferring To Lakers Young Core And Taking Games Over

While the Los Angeles Lakers reveled in signing the best player in the NBA, it came with refrain of avoiding a situation where LeBron James was overburdened. So it was...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Highlights False Sense Of Security When Holding Large Lead

Looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they began a homestand, the Los Angeles Lakers were dominant from the jump against the Indiana Pacers. The 38 points the Lakers...

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Lakers News: Josh Hart Confident Strained Ankle Tendon No Longer A Concern

After a stretch of four games where he didn't play to expectations, Josh Hart had a bit of a breakout performance against the Indiana Pacers. He scored 13 points...

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Lakers News: LeBron James, Luke Walton Remember Craig Sager

Coaches, play-by-play announcers and sideline reporters paid their respect to the late Craig Sager on Thursday by wearing suits in line with the loud style that became...

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Nate McMillan: LeBron James Signing With Lakers Gave Eastern Conference Renewed Optimism

A subplot to LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency and leading the charge to restore the franchise to its championship heights was his...

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Lakers Squander Lead From Season-Best First Quarter But Hang On To Beat Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers turned in one of their best quarters of the season, only to lose the lead and need to come from behind for a 104-96 win against an Indiana Pacers...

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Doc Rivers Won’t ‘Get Over’ Celtics’ Loss To Lakers In 2010 NBA Finals

Of all the rivalries in professional sports, few can match the intensity and rich history of the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. After battling it out in the NBA Finals...

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Lakers Highlights: Svi Mykhailiuk Makes 7 3-Pointers To Lead South Bay

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Svi Mykhailiuk in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, they asserted he was much more than a shooter. President of basketball operations...

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