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
1926 Articles

2019 NBA All-Star Weekend Charlotte: Kyle Kuzma Breaks Kobe Bryant’s Lakers’ Scoring Record In MTN DEW ICE Rising Stars, Leads Team USA Past World

Representing the Los Angeles Lakers in the MTN DEW ICE Rising Stars Challenge for a second consecutive year, Kyle...

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Lakers Rumors: JaVale McGee’s Unhappiness, Michael Beasley’s Confrontation With Luke Walton Were Factors In Trading Ivica Zubac To Clippers

While the Los Angeles Lakers have a rich history of centers who have played for the franchise, this season didn't figure to add to that. Upon losing Brook Lopez...

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Notes Disparity In Tampering Fines When Questioned About Kemba Walker

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson inadvertently facilitated the NBA launching an investigation due to his revealing that...

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Kyle Kuzma Prefers Intense Media Coverage Of Lakers To Alternative Of Playing For Team Such As Orlando Magic And ‘Not Get Talked About’

Being part of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise comes with facing a media scope that's largely unrivaled in the NBA, and that has gone into overdrive...

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NBA Rumors: After Firing Dell Demps, Pelicans Owner Gayle Benson Wants To Avoid ‘Outside Forces’ Influencing Anthony Davis Trade Talks

While the Los Angeles Lakers went all-in with their effort to complete an Anthony Davis trade before the deadline, they received little...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Defends Agent Rich Paul Amid Mounting Criticism, Denies Visit To Duke-Virginia Game Was ‘Recruiting Trip’ For Zion Williamson

LeBron James bucked the trend in 2002 when he followed close friend Rich Paul who created the Klutch Sports Group. Paul has represented James as his agent ever...

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NBA Rumors: Celtics Believe Rich Paul Leaked Kyrie Irving’s Interest In Knicks As Means To Undermine Looming Anthony Davis Trade Offer

Paths of the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks became intertwined two weeks ago when agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports informed the New Orleans...

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Scottie Pippen Criticizes LeBron James As ‘Not Even’ Being Same Player As Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant

For years Michael Jordan stood on the mountaintop as the greatest player in NBA history. Kobe Bryant was then touted as the next-closest thing to Jordan, and in the eyes...

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2019 NBA All-Star Weekend: Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro ‘Draft Day’ Among Big Releases

With the 2019 NBA All-Star Game being hosted by Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Hornets, Nike and Jordan Brand have stocked All-Star Weekend with a slew of...

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Lakers Rumors: Luke Walton ‘Definitely’ Will Finish Season As Head Coach, Not Be Fired

Since Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss installed a new front office led by president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob...

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