Matthew Moreno

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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

LeBron James Won’t Worry About Playoffs Until Lakers ‘Either Make It Or Don’t Make It’

After years of rebuilding and developing a young core, expectations and trajectory of the franchise dramatically changed last summer when LeBron James signed…

Defense Lets Lakers Down In Loss To Hawks Before All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled to contain the hot-shooting Atlanta Hawks early but were eventually able to right the ship and head into the All-Star break with…
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NBA Clears Magic Johnson, Lakers Of Tampering With Sixers’ Ben Simmons

One day after launching an investigation into the Los Angeles Lakers for potentially tampering with Philadelphia 76ers star point guard Ben Simmons, the league announced…

Lakers Injury Report: Mike Muscala, Tyson Chandler Both Questionable Vs. Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers wrap up a six-game road trip Tuesday night and take the court for the final time before the All-Star break when they face the Atlanta…

Lakers Clarify Purported Contact Between Magic Johnson, 76ers’ Ben Simmons

While Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson met the team in Philadelphia to discuss the franchise’s pursuit of an Anthony Davis…

NBA Investigating Lakers Over Possible Tampering With Sixers’ Ben Simmons

While the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James last summer in what was a significant feat for the franchise, the tenure under president of basketball operations…

Lakers Rumors: Lonzo Ball Running Under Water, Progressing Toward Using Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill In Recovery From Grade 3 Ankle Sprain

Just as the Los Angeles Lakers were receiving encouraging updates on LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, the injury bug struck again. Lonzo Ball collided with James…

Lakers Injury News: Josh Hart Receives PRP Injection For Tendinitis, Out Vs. Hawks & Due To Be Re-Evaluated After All-Star Break

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Josh Hart received a PRP injection to treat tendinitis in his right knee. He will miss Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks…

Reggie Bullock ‘Glad’ He Was Thrown Into Fire By Starting Against 76ers In Lakers Debut

As a trade for Anthony Davis by the deadline was steadily growing increasingly unlikely, the Los Angeles Lakers pivoted and acquired Reggie Bullock from the Detroit…

LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma & Rajon Rondo React To Magic Johnson Meeting With Lakers

After previously resisting overtures to break up their young core, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared willing to do so if it meant trading for Anthony Davis. Speculation…