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
1937 Articles

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Overcomes Numb Shooting Arm, Scores 38 Points In 2OT Win Against Kings

In somewhat of an oddity, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves playing Dec. 26, 2009, in the second night of...

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Unveiling New Signature Shoe With Expected Return On Christmas

The Los Angeles Lakers are just 4-5 since having their seven-game winning streak snapped, and their two most recent losses came without Luka Doncic on the floor. Doncic started against the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 20 but played just…

Jordan Brand Unveils Luka 5 Design & Release Date

Luka Doncic is in the midst of his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers and on the horizon is the release of his fifth signature shoe with Jordan Brand. The Luka 5 builds off the previous model that…

This Day In Lakers History: James Worthy’s No. 42 Jersey Retired

On Dec. 10, 1995, the Los Angeles Lakers retired James Worthy's No. 42 jersey during a halftime ceremony at the...

Apple & Spectrum SportsNet Bringing Select Lakers Games In Apple Immersive

Apple and Spectrum SportsNet have partnered to bring select Los Angeles Lakers games in Apple Immersive during the 2025-2026 NBA season after more than one year of development. With dates forthcoming, fans soon will have an opportunity to watch the…

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...