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

Watch Lakers Fans Boo Paul George In Return To Staples Center

For years Paul George joining the Los Angeles Lakers was widely considered a foregone conclusion. Matters appeared to be coming to a head in 2017 when George requested a...

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Paul George ‘Not Sure’ How Lakers Fans Will Receive Him But ‘Excited’ And Focused On Helping Thunder Get Win

Years before Paul George worked to facilitate a trade from the Indiana Pacers, speculation was already rampant that he one day would join his hometown Los Angeles...

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Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Looking Forward To First Matchup With Russell Westbrook

A subplot to Paul George facing the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since spurning them in free agency is that Wednesday's game is also a homecoming for...

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Luke Walton Doesn’t Believe Lakers Young Core Should Have ‘Pecking Order’

While the Los Angeles Lakers assembled a collection of young talent over recent years, a distinguished leader had yet to truly emerge. Rather than assume control, Julius...

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Luke Walton Doesn’t ‘Think Much’ Of Paul George Spurning Lakers, ‘Very Happy’ LeBron James Signed

Leading up to 2018 NBA free agency, the general consensus was Paul George would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers and in turn that would aid their pitch to LeBron James. In reality...

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Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James Does Light Shooting At Practice But Remains Out Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James to a four-year contract, there was plenty of discussion over how the team would manage him in his 16th season. Head coach Luke...

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Kyle Kuzma: Lakers Learning Young Core, Team ‘Can Do More’ While LeBron James And Rajon Rondo Are Out

After an impressive showing and signs of promise during the 2017-18 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers young core ultimately proved to be a selling point for LeBron...

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Brandon Ingram Was ‘Most Comfortable’ He’s Ever Been In Leading Lakers Past Kings

LeBron James celebrated his 34th birthday Sunday but was unable to join the Los Angeles Lakers as they looked to avenge a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings at...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Voted 2018 Male Athlete Of The Year By AP

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was named the 2018 Male Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press. James garnered 78 points in balloting by U.S. editors and news...

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Brandon Ingram Distributes Early, Assumes Role Of Closer Late To Lead Lakers In Comeback Win Over Kings

Three days after squandering a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers earned some revenge with a 121-114 win over the Sacramento Kings. Defense was at...

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