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

Brandon Ingram Believes Lakers Can Improve On Not Simply Relying On LeBron James

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James to a four-year contract in free agency, it came with the front office, head coach Luke Walton and players alike all...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Attributed Scoring Outburst In Loss To Magic A Result Of Getting ‘Back To My Ways’

For all the scoring prowess Kyle Kuzma has demonstrated since Las Vegas Summer League before his rookie season, he was mired in a bit of a slump entering Sunday's...

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Lakers Injury News: Josh Hart Limited By Residual Pain From Strained Ankle Tendon

Although Josh Hart managed to return from an in-game ankle sprain suffered against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he did not appear to be his usual self and has struggled in...

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Lonzo Ball, Lance Stephenson Confident Lakers Will Use Loss To Magic As Learning Lesson

After surviving a sloppy affair for a win over the Utah Jazz, the Los Angeles Lakers got off to an encouraging start against the Orlando Magic. But much like in their...

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LeBron James: Magic’s Nikola Vucevic Had Lakers’ ‘Number’ In 2018-19 Season Series

For all the signs of progress and encouraging stretches of play, the Los Angeles Lakers will not be able to escape being swept in a season series by the Orlando...

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Lakers Suffer Another Collapse Against Magic, Ending 3-Game Winning Streak

In seemingly a repeat of their first meeting less than a week ago, the Los Angeles Lakers put the Orlando Magic in an early hole, only to falter and suffer a flummoxing...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Trolls Rookie Moritz Wagner After Ohio State Thumps Michigan

While the 2018-19 NBA season is but six weeks old, college football is winding to a close as conference championship games and bowl season are on the horizon...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Confident Lonzo Ball Will Learn ‘How Great He Is’

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, he was touted as the franchise's next transcendent point guard. His father...

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LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma And Brandon Ingram Credit Lakers’ Defense For Offsetting Turnovers Against Jazz

Coming off a 2-1 road trip and Thanksgiving holiday, the Los Angeles Lakers were hardly at their best Friday night against the Utah Jazz. The registered a season-low 10 assists...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Stresses Importance Of Keeping Pace In Competitive Western Conference; Luke Walton Impressed By Memphis Grizzlies

Heading into the 2018-19 NBA season, most expected the Golden State Warriors to be the class of the Western Conference and likely win a fourth championship in the past...

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