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

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...

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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...

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Kyle Kuzma Sparks Hot Start But Lakers Fail To Contain Joel Embiid In Loss To 76ers

Kyle Kuzma finished just short of matching a career high with 39 points but the Los Angeles Lakers failed to contain Joel Embiid in a...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Stresses Need For Improved Team Defense

One of the constant themes under Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton has been a commitment to defense. The team finished worst in the NBA in defensive...

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Reggie Bullock Excited To Play For Lakers, Grew Up Kobe Bryant Fan

While the Los Angeles Lakers were endlessly linked to Anthony Davis leading up to the trade deadline, their first move was to acquire Reggie Bullock from the Detroit...

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Rob Pelinka Hopes Lakers Can Get LeBron James In Playoffs, Much Like Tom Brady Leading Patriots To Super Bowl

Although LeBron James historically had led rosters that were lined with experience, his signing with the Los Angeles Lakers meant joining a team that was still green...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma ‘Relieved’ To Put NBA Trade Deadline In Rearview Mirror

While the Los Angeles Lakers were impacted by mounting injuries and the likes of Kyle Kuzma (hip strain) and Josh Hart (knee tendinitis) playing through their own

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Lakers News: LeBron James Clarifies ‘Icing On The Cake,’ Not ‘Chasing’ Anything Comments

After signing multiple one-year contracts that include a player option, LeBron James not only left the Cleveland Cavaliers via free agency for a second time, he did...

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WATCH: Pelicans Fans Boo, Which Was ‘Awkward’ & Surprised Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis returned to the court Friday night after a three-week absence while recovering from a volar plate avulsion fracture in his left index finger. Of course, the...

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Lakers Rumors: Signing Markieff Morris To Fill Open Roster Spot Will Be ‘Strongly’ Considered If He’s Healthy

Although the Los Angeles Lakers were endlessly linked to a blockbuster Anthony Davis trade, their efforts ultimately proved futile, and the team instead completed...

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