Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Nov 1, 2024

Matthew Schmidt is a sportswriter who covers NFL, MLB, NBA and college football and basketball. He has been writing professionally since 2011 and has also worked for Bleacher Report, FanRag Sports, ClutchPoints, NFLAnalysis.net and NBAAnalysis.net. He was born and raised in New Jersey and has a rather eclectic group of favorite teams: the Boston Celtics, New York Giants and Miami Marlins.

Feb 12, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Former UCLA star Zach LaVine is already being roasted by one of his new Sacramento Kings teammates.

Oct 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo (2) after defeating the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Football

UCLA linebacker Oluwafemi Oladejo may very well hear his name called in the NFL Draft this April.

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark (97) and defensive end Rashan Gary (52) celebrate after Clark sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won the game, 30-17.
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Football

Former UCLA star Kenny Clark may need to sit down with the Green Bay Packers during the NFL offseason.

Nov 28, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) celebrates after a sack against the New York Giants during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Football

The Dallas Cowboys are being strongly advised to re-sign former UCLA Bruins star Osa Odighizuwa in NFL free agency.

Feb 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

The Chicago Bulls could still move former UCLA star Lonzo Ball during the offseason in spite of not doing so at the NBA trade deadline.

Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins tight end Moliki Matavao (88) Fresno State Bulldogs defensive back Jakari Embry (17) during the first quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Football

UCLA Bruins tight end Moliki Matavao is being predicted to land with the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Draft.

Feb 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) passes in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

The Chicago Bulls may not be trading former UCLA star Lonzo Ball ahead of the NBA trade deadline after all.

Jan 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN: Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) dribbles the ball up court against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

After trading Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls could also be preparing to move former UCLA Bruins star Lonzo Ball before the NBA trade deadline.

Dec 21, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Does former UCLA star Zach LaVine actually have a serious future with the Sacramento Kings after being dealt before the NBA trade deadline?

Jan 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) walks around Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) after missing a half court shot at the buzzer of the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Could the Los Angeles Lakers acquire former UCLA star Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls before the NBA trade deadline?

Aug 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA;Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) and defensive tackle Mazi Smith (58) on the field in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Football

This former UCLA star and current Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman has received a massive contract projection heading into NFL free agency.

Jan 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

An NBA analyst has proposed a trade that would send former UCLA star Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls to the Detroit Pistons before the NBA trade deadline.

Matthew Schmidt

Joined: Nov 1, 2024

Former UCLA Star Has Cloudy Future After Puzzling NBA Trade

Was Former UCLA Star an NBA All-Star Snub?

Former UCLA Bruins Star Lands New NFL Contract Projection

REPORT: Bulls Turned Down Major Trade Offer for Former UCLA Star

Men's Basketball

Former UCLA Star Hilariously Roasted by New NBA Teammate

Football

REPORT: Surprising UCLA Bruins LB is Garnering NFL Draft Love

Football

Is Former UCLA Star in Trouble With Packers?

Football

Cowboys Strongly Urged to Retain Former UCLA Bruins Star

Men's Basketball

Bulls Could Still Trade Former UCLA Star During Offseason

Football

REPORT: UCLA's Unheralded Star Predicted to Land With Browns

Men's Basketball

REPORT: Bulls Having Change of Heart on Trading Former UCLA Star?

Men's Basketball

REPORT: Bulls Closing in on Trading Another Former UCLA Star?

Does Former UCLA Star Have Legitimate Future With New NBA Team?

Lakers Would Acquire UCLA Legend in Compelling Trade Proposal

REPORT: Former UCLA Star Receives Dazzling Contract Prediction

Former UCLA Star Dealt to Pistons in NBA Mock Trade