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
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2014 NBA Draft: Jabari Parker Picks Coach K Over D’Antoni On SportsNation

http://youtu.be/KNg485dTtsM The NBA regular season is coming to a close which means several teams who have endured losing are drawing closer to learning their position in the 2014 draft. Many have heralded the draft class as one that will be…

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Lakers Nation Week In Review: March 29 – April 5

The Los Angeles Lakers have six games remaining on their schedule and must go 6-0 if they hope to avoid finishing with the worst record in franchise history. With five of the six games coming against teams in playoff contention,…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Says Robert Sacre ‘Has It All’

It's been a difficult season for the Los Angeles Lakers, who have dealt with a rash of injuries that prevented any sort of continuity being developed and they were the first team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. -- Celebrate March…

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Xavier Henry: ‘If The Lakers Want Me Back, I Would Love To Be Back’

In a season full of injuries and countless losses, the Los Angeles Lakers have had few moments to be optimistic about. One of the positive aspects of the frustrating season has been small forward Xavier Henry and his development into…

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Lakers vs. Kings Game Preview: Lakers Go For Season Sweep Of Kings

It's been a disappointing season for the Sacramento Kings, who are 23 games under .500 and bound for a lottery pick in the 2014 draft. DeMarcus Cousins has led the Kings, who are 2-3 in their last five games, but…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Likely Not Playing Wednesday Against Kings

Steve Nash's two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers have been unceremonious to say the least and saddled by one injury after another. To his credit, Nash has attempted to battle his way back from the various injuries that have…

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Chris Kaman On Gasol Pairing: ‘I Didn’t Think It Went That Well’

Given the recent success Chris Kaman has experienced when given playing time, many wondered why Kaman didn't get off the bench more often or start alongside Pau Gasol. In the final game that Gasol missed due to vertigo, Kaman started…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Downplays Marshall University Rumors

Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers tipping off with the Milwaukee Bucks, an ESPN report surfaced that the Lakers head coach had been contacted by Marshall University to gauge his interest in coaching the Thundering Herd. Jeff Borzello followed up…

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Game Recap: Lakers Fall To Bucks Despite Hill’s Big Night

Both Pau Gasol and Steve Nash did not make the Los Angeles Lakers' two-game road trip, which began on Thursday in Milwaukee. The Bucks own the worst record in the league at 13-58, but were looking for the season sweep…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Converts Fifth Four-Point Play Against Magic

In his second game back from a knee injury, Nick Young scored 26 points in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Orlando Magic. Young provided a much-needed spark off the Lakers bench, which he's excelled in this season, and…

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