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 Angeles 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
1956 Articles

Lawrence Tanter Retires As Lakers Public Address Announcer, Transitions Into New Role

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Lawrence Tanter's tenure as the team's public address announcer for home games has come to an end after 43 seasons. Tanter is going to remain involved with the organization, however, in the role of special…

This Day In Lakers History: NBA Finals Wins Over Celtics; Magic Johnson Makes Baby Sky Hook

Considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers dominated the NBA...

This Day In Lakers History: Celtics’ Paul Pierce Leaves Game 1 Of 2008 NBA Finals In Wheelchair

After meeting three times in the NBA Finals during the 1980s, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers didn't renew...

2026 NBA Finals: How The Spurs And Knicks Got There

The 2026 NBA Finals tip off Wednesday night with the San Antonio Spurs hosting the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center. It represents not only a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, but also the 2025 NBA Cup championship…

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Sets NBA Finals Record With 21 Assists Against Celtics

The building blocks to the greatest rivalry in American sports was set during the 1980s when the Boston Celtics and...

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Rush Makes Six 3-Pointers In Game 6 Win Over Timberwolves In WCF, Sends L.A. To 4th NBA Finals In 5 Years

After an unceremonious exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2003 NBA Playoffs...

Lakers Employees Laid Off From Multiple Departments

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a pivotal offseason and one with plenty of intrigue under new owner Mark Walter. On the basketball front, the Lakers have several players due to become free agents, with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and…

This Day In Lakers History: Gail Goodrich Returns To Franchise Via Trade With Phoenix Suns

On May 20, 1970, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Gail Goodrich in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The deal returned...

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Named 1987 NBA MVP

On May 19, 1987, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson was named MVP, winning the award for the...

Referee That Austin Reaves Confronted Is Among Lowest Rated By Players

John Goble, the official Austin Reaves and Los Angeles Lakers surrounded following their Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, did not receive a favorable grading in a survey conducted by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Findings from…