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

Rajon Rondo Confident Lakers Will Reach Playoffs Because Of LeBron James’ History

The Los Angeles Lakers are hopeful to get Rajon Rondo back Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but LeBron James has already been ruled out. The...

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Lakers Injury Report: Kyle Kuzma Receives Treatment, LeBron James Out & Rajon Rondo Hopeful To Return Vs. Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers' injury woes grew on Wednesday as Kyle Kuzma participated in a portion of practice before receiving treatment on his hip. Meanwhile, Rajon Rondo...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Asserts Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka & Entire Organization Supports Luke Walton

Although the Los Angeles Lakers front office underwent a significant overhaul when Jeanie Buss ousted her brother Jim and Mitch Kupchak by replacing them with...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton Anticipating Rajon Rondo Returning Vs. Timberwolves

Already having been without LeBron James and Rajon Rondo for a prolonged stretch, matters became even more dire for the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend...

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Warriors Rout Lakers Behind 44 Points From Klay Thompson

With a roster dramatically different than the one that routed the Golden State Warriors on Christmas, Luke Walton was nevertheless confident the Los Angeles...

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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James, Rajon Rondo Ramp Up Level Of Activity But Remain Out Vs. Warriors

Ahead of traveling for their two-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers announced LeBron James was cleared to begin participating in practice as the next step in his...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Compares Laceless Nike Adapt BB To Kobe Bryant Signature Shoe

Kyle Kuzma doesn't just play for the same Los Angeles Lakers franchise his idol Kobe Bryant did, but the young forward regularly pays homage to the five-time champion...

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Lakers News: Despite Ligament Tear As Result Of Grade 3 Ankle Sprain, Lonzo Ball Won’t Require Surgery

Symbolic of how the season has gone for the Los Angeles Lakers, they lost Lonzo Ball to a sprained ankle suffered in the third quarter of Saturday's game against...

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Lakers Injury News: Lonzo Ball To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Grade 3 Sprained Left Ankle

While X-rays were negative, Lonzo Ball underwent an MRI that revealed a Grade left ankle sprain. The Los Angeles Lakers announced Ball is expected to miss...

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Former General Manager Believes Kyle Kuzma Has ‘Highest Value’ Amongst Lakers Young Core

While the Los Angeles Lakers spent the past handful of seasons accumulating assets and developing a young core, their trajectory and focus changed last...

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