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
1928 Articles

Lakers News: LeBron James Confident Lonzo Ball Will Learn ‘How Great He Is’

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, he was touted as the franchise's next transcendent point guard. His father...

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LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma And Brandon Ingram Credit Lakers’ Defense For Offsetting Turnovers Against Jazz

Coming off a 2-1 road trip and Thanksgiving holiday, the Los Angeles Lakers were hardly at their best Friday night against the Utah Jazz. The registered a season-low 10 assists...

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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Stresses Importance Of Keeping Pace In Competitive Western Conference; Luke Walton Impressed By Memphis Grizzlies

Heading into the 2018-19 NBA season, most expected the Golden State Warriors to be the class of the Western Conference and likely win a fourth championship in the past...

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Brandon Ingram, LeBron James Lead Lakers Past Jazz In Sloppy Affair

Whether related to the Thanksgiving holiday or simply a clunker of a game that can occur during any given season, the Los Angeles Lakers did just enough to hold off the...

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Lakers News: Rajon Rondo In Good Spirits As Recovery From Hand Surgery Is ‘Going Well’

Just as the Los Angeles Lakers were beginning to settle on a consistent starting lineup and second unit, they were thrown for a loop when Rajon Rondo suffered a fracture...

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Kyle Kuzma, Luke Walton Acknowledge Lakers Have Improved With Closing Games But Still See Room For Continued Growth

With a new-look roster that entailed players needing to develop chemistry with one another, and facing a tough early schedule, the Los Angeles Lakers began the season 2-5. After...

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With LeBron James Returning To Cleveland, Lakers-Cavs Game Produces Highest ESPN TV Ratings Since 2016

LeBron James returning to Cleveland for the first time since signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 NBA free agency was a dominant storyline, and the interest...

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LeBron James Honors Ken Griffey Jr., Browns Running Back Jim Brown And Wears Rare Air Max Nike LeBron 7 In Return To Cleveland

Unlike his 2010 return to Cleveland after signing with the Miami Heat in free agency, LeBron James was treated like a king before, during and after Wednesday's game...

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Lakers News: LeBron James Enjoyed Mutual Appreciation With Cavs Fans

A three-game road trip for the Los Angeles Lakers also meant a pair of returns for LeBron James as the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers were the second and third stops...

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Luke Walton ‘Disappointed’ With Lakers Pace And Defense On Tristan Thompson, But ‘Proud’ Of Effort In 4th Quarter Of Comeback Win Vs. Cavs

Reaching the end of six-day road trip, even one that only called for three games to be played, can make for a difficult proposition. The Los Angeles Lakers were not only facing...

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