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
1928 Articles

Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Finding It ‘Super Easy’ To Play With Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers not only dominated headlines at this year's NBA trade deadline for their blockbuster deal to acquire Luka Doncic, but also because of an agreed-upon deal that included sending rookie Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets for…

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Youngest Player In NBA History To 16,000 Career Points

With the Los Angeles Lakers in a tight race for the eighth spot in the Western Conference playoffs, Kobe Bryant overcame...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named MVP Of 2007 NBA All-Star Game In Las Vegas

On Aug. 5, 2005, then-NBA commissioner David Stern announced the All-Star Game would be held in a city that did...

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Luka Doncic ‘Surprised’ By Lakers Trade But ‘Excited For This Journey’

The Los Angeles Lakers held an introductory press conference for Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning, three days after a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz was first reported. In a deal that many initially struggled to believe…

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This Day In Lakers History: Phil Jackson Passes Pat Riley For Most Coaching Wins In Franchise History

While the Los Angeles Lakers are often recognized and praised for the legendary players who have suited up for the...

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This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain Scores 60 Points Against Cincinnati Royals

Wilt Chamberlain will forever be remembered for his NBA record 100 points in a single game, but there many other...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Debuts Nike Zoom Kobe IV ‘MLK’

The NBA annually does their part to pay their respects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and they're often joined by branding...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol Dominate In 40-Point Rout Of Clippers

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were nearly unstoppable on Jan. 15, 2010, when the Los Angeles Lakers blasted the Clippers...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Overcomes Numb Shooting Arm, Scores 38 Points In 2OT Win Against Kings

In somewhat of an oddity, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves playing Dec. 26, 2009, in the second night of...

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This Day In Lakers History: James Worthy’s No. 42 Jersey Retired

On Dec. 10, 1995, the Los Angeles Lakers retired James Worthy's No. 42 jersey during a halftime ceremony at the...

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