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 Game Jerseys Photos & Jordan Brand Design Details

While Nike took over the NBA apparel contract at the start of the 2017-18 season, it was their Jordan Brand subsidiary that outfitted players for that season's...

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Despite Recent Struggles, Luke Walton Feels More ‘Excitement’ Than Previous Seasons Because Of Lakers’ Potential Berth In NBA Playoffs

It was merely one month ago that the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Golden State Warriors for an impressive Christmas Day win that left them 2.5 games back...

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Lakers Injury News: Kyle Kuzma Suffering From Hip Strain That’s ‘Been Getting A Little Worse’

While providing daily updates on LeBron James and Rajon Rondo has become commonplace for Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton in recent weeks, he revealed...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma Each Finish 8th In Fan Voting For 2019 NBA All-Star Game Starters

With LeBron James finishing as the leading vote-getter and repeating as a team captain, the Los Angeles Lakers also had Lonzo Ball (961,488 votes; backcourt)...

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Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard Purchases Home In San Diego Area

As Kawhi Leonard was looking to separate from the San Antonio Spurs last summer via trade, the Los Angeles Lakers emerged as one of the potential landing spots...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton ‘Would Assume,’ Is ‘Hopeful’ LeBron James Returns Prior To All-Star Game

Momentum the Los Angeles Lakers had generated and were building on came to a grinding halt on Christmas as LeBron James suffered a strained groin in the third quarter...

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Luke Walton Laments Lakers Failing To Match Timberwolves’ Physicality

When the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this month, head coach Luke Walton made a surprising lineup change by starting Ivica...

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Rajon Rondo Returns But Lakers Lose To Timberwolves

Rajon Rondo returned after missing the past 14 games and provided an early spark but the Los Angeles Lakers still faltered, suffering a 120-105 loss to the Minnesota...

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2019 NBA All-Star Game Starters, LeBron James & Giannis Antetokounmpo Voted Team Captains

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game starters were officially announced, and with that, Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James remained the top vote-getters in their...

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Lakers News: Rajon Rondo Remains Game-Time Decision Vs. Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers are 5-9 in their current stretch without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo, but are due to see the return of the veteran point guard. After suggesting...

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