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
1943 Articles

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...

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Scores 23 Points In Game 7 Win Against Nuggets

After flaming out against the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers...

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Scores 32 Points Against Kings In Decisive Game 5 Of NBA Playoffs

Before the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings became a full-fledged rivalry, they played to a closely contested...

NBA Fines Anthony Edwards For Viral Exchange With Lakers Fan During Game 1

The NBA fined Anthony Edwards $50,000 for his role in an exchange with a Los Angeles Lakers fan during the third quarter of Minnesota Timberwolves' win in Game 1 in their first-round playoff matchup. NBA president of league operations Byron…

Luka Doncic Wears New Jordan Signature Shoe In “Flash Crimson” For Return To Dallas

Luka Doncic made his highly-anticipated return to Dallas on Wednesday night to play against the Mavericks for a second time since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the first time Doncic and Anthony Davis both shared the…

Jordan Brand Unveils Luka 4 & Luka .77 Model

As Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers near the start of what's surely to be a highly-anticipated appearance in the NBA Playoffs, Jordan Brand unveiled his latest signature shoe as well as an off-shoot model. The new Luka 4…

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…

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…

USC Trojans Football Team Wearing Kobe Cleats For UCLA Game At Rose Bowl

The USC Trojans football team plans to pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant when they take the field Saturday against the UCLA Bruins for their annual crosstown rivalry game. USC revealed players will be outfitted in a…

Jarred Vanderbilt Update: Lakers Hopeful After Multiple Offseason Surgery On Feet

As the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to stave off elimination against the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Jarred Vanderbilt was...