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

Magic Johnson Suggests Expectation Is For Luke Walton To Remain Lakers Head Coach

A message of patience was thrown by the wayside in some regard last week when Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson reportedly...

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Lakers Vs. Raptors Preview & TV Info: Kawhi Leonard, Eastern Conference’s Best Arrive At Staples Center

After snapping a 16-game losing streak to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers return to Staples Center to complete a their second back-to-back...

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Lakers Recall Moritz Wagner From G League Affiliate South Bay Ahead Of Game With Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers recalled Moritz Wagner ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors, which is the second of a back-to-back. This marks the second...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Finds It Easy To Ignore Saga Between Magic Johnson, Luke Walton

When LeBron James signed a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency it not only signaled a dramatic change for the organization but head coach...

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Lakers News: Ivica Zubac Credits JaVale McGee For Helping Him Remain Focused

Despite the fact that Ivica Zubac was coming off a disappointing sophomore season, the Los Angeles Lakers kept him on the roster in favor of waiving...

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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Grew Up Idolizing Allen Iverson, Wasn’t A Lakers Fan

As the Los Angeles Lakers were preparing for the start of NBA free agency and the pursuit of LeBron James, they also were among the teams connected to the Kawhi...

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Rajon Rondo, Ivica Zubac Help Lakers End 16-Game Losing Streak To Trail Blazers

With external distractions swirling and facing a team they had lost 16 games in a row to, the Los Angeles Lakers survived early miscues and hung on late for...

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NBA Free Agent Rumors: Lakers To Sign Tyson Chandler After Buyout With Suns, Clearing Waivers

As the Los Angeles Lakers will assembling their roster via free agency, it quickly became apparent they lacked size. President of basketball operations Magic Johnson...

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Lakers Rumors: Veterans Frustrated By Luke Walton’s Lineup And Rotation Changes

While Luke Walton had shown promise and ability to help develop a young core in his first two seasons as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a third year...

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Lakers Vs. Trail Blazers Preview & TV Info: Looking To Snap 0-16 Skid Against Portland

Coming off a day that was filled with multiple reports detailing a contentious meeting between Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson...

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