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.

Jan 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and center Steven Adams (12) look on in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Playoffs prove Trail Blazers’ biggest roster problem is actually a luxury

Mar 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

These 3 West teams should be terrified of the Blazers passing them next season

Feb 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Scoot Henderson leap the Blazers need him to make next season

Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers

Front office shift the Trail Blazers must make this summer to escape purgatory

Apr 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) reacts after the game against the Houston Rockets at the Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Clippers are making a Nicolas Batum realization Blazers fans have known for years

Jan 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) laughs and points to his teammates as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) walks back up the court during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers luck into No. 3 spot in latest mock draft — then blow the pick

Golden State Warriors v Portland Trail Blazers

Donovan Clingan improvement the Blazers need to give him more run in year 2

Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers

3 Blazers the franchise will definitely cut ties with this offseason

Portland Trail Blazers v Oklahoma City Thunder

Shaedon Sharpe improvement the Blazers need to see ASAP

Arizona v Duke

3 Things Blazers must immediately do if they win the right to draft Cooper Flagg

Atlanta Hawks v Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers have impossible Deandre Ayton decision to make this offseason

Denver Nuggets v Portland Trail Blazers

2 Blazers players who failed to meet expectations in 2024-25

Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers

2 Trail Blazers players who exceeded expectations this season

Portland Trail Blazers v New Orleans Pelicans

Blazers insider floats bold Zion Williamson gamble (under 1 condition)

Oct 23, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trailblazers shooting forward Jerami Grant (9) reacts during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Jerami Grant contract continues to look worse as Blazers meet inevitable roadblock

Jan 31, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) celebrates with guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers' backcourt problem has only 1 logical solution