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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Lakers News: Lakers Officially Eliminated From Playoffs In March

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another loss over 30 points on Friday and while there are still 16 games remaining, their season has for all intents and purposes come to an end as they are now officially eliminated from playoff…

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Game Recap: Los Angeles Lakers Get Blown Out By San Antonio Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers played the San Antonio Spurs in the second game of a back-to-back, which is a situation the Lakers haven't fared well in throughout the season. Riding an eight-game winning streak, the Spurs jumped on the Lakers…

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Shootaround Report: Lakers Conclude Two-Game Trip Against Spurs

One night after facing the No. 2 team in the Western Conference standings, the Los Angeles Lakers are back on the court Friday to take on the No. 1 team in the West -- San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Says Team Wasn’t Focused In Thunder Loss

After allowing the Los Angeles Lakers to get the come-from-behind win on Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder were quick out of the gates on Thursday and avoided a repeat collapse. Russell Westbrook scored the first points for the Thunder, who…

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Lakers Injury Update: Young And Hill Doubtful For Two-Game Road Trip

Shortly after Los Angeles Lakers officially announced Kobe Bryant would not play in any games for the remainder of the season, Lakers reporter Mike Trudell provided an update on current Lakers who are also dealing with injuries. -- Lakers Nation…

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Lakers Rumors: Phil Jackson Using Knicks As Leverage For Lakers Job?

For much of the past week, speculation has been rampant that Phil Jackson is closing in on joining the New York Knicks front office. It is unclear what exact role Jackson would hold, but it appears the Knicks are offering…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Kobe Bryant Likely Done For Rest Of Season

Tuesday marked the second day of a four-day break in the schedule without a game for the Los Angeles Lakers, but that certainly didn't mean there was a lack of news to report on. Via Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding, who stated…

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Lakers News: Lakers Vs. Thunder Most Tweeted Sporting Event Last Week

Heading into Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, not many believed the Los Angeles Lakers would be able to give the team with the best record in the Western Conference much of a game. The Lakers had a three-game…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Calls Robert Sacre A Little Victory

In what has been a disappointing 2013-2014 season, the Los Angeles Lakers haven't had many bright moments. It's been another year essentially lost to injuries, led by, Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. Several other Lakers including, Jordan Farmar, Jordan Hill…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Says He ‘Hates Losing Atmospheres’

When Jordan Farmar agreed to take less money to re-join the Los Angeles Lakers this season, it's likely the Los Angeles native didn't envision being part of a team that is 21 games under .500 and out of the playoff…

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