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: 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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Lakers News: Robert Sacre Says ‘Our Defense Just Needs To Get Better’

The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third consecutive game on Friday and in the process have now allowed their opponent to score at least 130 points in each of the last three games. Friday's loss against the Denver Nuggets wasn't…

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Game Recap: Defense Lets Lakers Down In Denver

The Los Angeles Lakers were back on the court following the disheartening loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. With plenty of heat on Mike D'Antoni for Thursday's uninspiring performance, the Lakers faced the unenviable task of trying to…

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Lakers News: Chris Paul Agrees Los Angeles Is Still A ‘Lakers Town’

Even after a second consecutive blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers All-Star point guard, Chris Paul, acknowledged that Los Angeles still belongs to the Lakers. The Lakers have of course won 16 NBA titles and the…

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Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Believes Clippers Saw ‘Blood In The Water’

With a 48-point win on Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Los Angeles Lakers their worst loss in franchise history. The Lakers trailed by two points at the end of the first quarter, but the game quickly got away…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Believes Pau Gasol Will Return To Lakers

During Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Bleacher Report's Ric Bucher stated on the TNT broadcast that he spoke with Kobe Bryant prior to the game and asked him who he could "envision" on next year's team. Bucher…

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Lakers Rumors: Lakers May Opt Against ‘Stretching’ Steve Nash

With only 21 games remaining, the Los Angeles Lakers have nearly completed another disappointing season. Steve Nash has again been saddled by injury, Kobe Bryant has only managed to play in six games and Pau Gasol has continued to voice…

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Lakers Dunks Of The Night: Jodie Meeks Throws It Down On Batum

In his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jodie Meeks has added to his overall game and is much more well-rounded offensively than he was during the 2012-2013 season. Last season, Meeks was widely regarded as a spot-up shooter…

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VIDEO: Wesley Johnson’s Game Winner Against Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers held the lead for much of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, but as the fourth quarter was winding down, the Lakers suddenly found themselves in a back-and-forth battle. Wesley Johnson finished the…

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Lakers News And Rumors Recap: Home Win, Kobe Bryant Expects To Get Revenge

The Los Angeles Lakers were back home on Friday night following a two-game road trip where they were unable to win either game.  The Sacramento Kings led for most of the game, but the Lakers rallied  for the home win…

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