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
1955 Articles

What Shoes Did Steph Curry Wear In First Game After Split From Under Armour? Not Kobe 6 Protro Mambacita Sweet 16

One day after Stephen Curry scored 46 points to help lead the Golden State Warriors to a much-needed road win over the San Antonio Spurs, he made headlines off the court amid a mutual split from Under Armour. The decision…

Kobe 3 Halo Pays Tribute To Natalia Bryant & Ushers In New Changes For Nike Protro Line

Nike is scheduled to celebrate Kobe Bryant's legacy and signature shoe line once again on Aug. 23 with the release of the Kobe 3 protro halo. Kobe signature shoes ventured into the retro space back in 2018, and with his…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes Buzzer-Beater Over James Harden At The Drew League

The late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made multiple visits to the Drew League, including attending their...

Lakers Merch Part Of ‘BLACKPINK In Your Area’ Collab Between Fanatics, Complex And Mitchell & Ness

K-pop group BLACKPINK partnered with Fanatics, Complex and Mitchell & Ness for a limited-edition capsule of clothing that features the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers and more sports teams from Chicago and New York. The sports collaboration, a first…

This Day In Lakers History: NBA Finals Wins Over Celtics; Magic Johnson Makes Baby Sky Hook

Considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers dominated the NBA...

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…