Reese Kunz

Reese Kunz

Joined: Mar 9, 2023

Reese is the Site Expert for Rip City Project, specializing in the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been in the sports industry for over a decade, most recently as a journalist for Oregon Sports News, covering sports across the Pacific Northwest. Reese earned his marketing degree from The University of Arizona and is also a certified full-stack web developer through BloomTech. Outside basketball, he enjoys exploring Portland’s food scene and endless hiking trails.

Portland Trail Blazers v Utah Jazz

Chauncey Billups did the impossible this season in more ways than 1

Mar 3, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) blocks the drive of Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Donovan Clingan showcasing crucial skill makes him Blazers center of the future

Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers can’t afford to repeat this mistake from the Lillard era

Apr 6, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups watches from the sideline during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Blazers Rumors: Coach with Portland ties emerges with Billups’ job in question

Jan 14, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Cameron Johnson (2) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Grade the Trade: Pitch sends Blazers a coveted sharpshooter destined to be dealt

Portland Trail Blazers v Toronto Raptors

Shaedon Sharpe breakout could be just what Blazers need to finally exit tank

Portland Trail Blazers v Toronto Raptors

Deni Avdija should be the Blazers building block moving forward for obvious reason

Detroit Pistons v Portland Trail Blazers

2 Drastically improved playoff teams Blazers must emulate next season

Xavier v Illinois

Blazers just landed the perfect draft steal in ESPN’s latest mock

Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups leads his team against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Shocking firing gives Blazers yet another reason to move on from Chauncey Billups

Portland Trail Blazers v Dallas Mavericks

Grade the Trade: ESPN’s painful hindsight pitch for Blazers to land Luka Doncic

Portland Trail Blazers v Sacramento Kings

Scoot Henderson reminds Blazers of valuable lesson everyone should already know

Indiana Pacers v Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers make the right call with Joe Cronin and newfound identity

Oct 25, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin smiles as players warm up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Blazers must follow 76ers' Tyrese Maxey blueprint or risk losing out on a star

Mar 28, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jase Richardson (11) in the second half of a South Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament against the Mississippi Rebels at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Lottery NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Blazers land Anfernee Simons replacement

Apr 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) goes up to make a basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

2020 NBA Re-Draft: Blazers' Deni Avdija rises fast in star-studded class