Reese Kunz

Reese Kunz

Joined: Mar 9, 2023

Reese joined FanSided in 2023 and has been the site expert for Rip City Project since May 2024. He specializes in the Portland Trail Blazers but has covered the NBA for various sports publications, including Stadium Rant and Last Word on Sports, since 2021. He earned his marketing degree from the University of Arizona and is also a certified full-stack web developer. An avid NBA fan since the early 2000s, Reese grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and relocated to Portland, Oregon, in 2021. Outside of basketball, he enjoys exploring Portland’s food scene and hiking trails.

Portland Trail Blazers v Atlanta Hawks

Grade the trade pitch: Blazers deal Grant for young assets to fix shooting woes

Utah Jazz v Portland Trail Blazers

Scoot Henderson has not reached bust status (but must do this to avoid it)

Jan 11, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) waits for the ball during a break in the game during the first half against the Miami Heat at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The case for and against Blazers trading Anfernee Simons at the deadline

2023 NBA Draft

3 Players the Blazers should've drafted instead of Scoot Henderson

Jerami Grant, Portland Trail Blazers

3 Trades for Trail Blazers to wash their hands of Jerami Grant

Washington Wizards v New Orleans Pelicans

Pelicans are making a CJ McCollum realization that Blazers fans saw coming

Portland Trail Blazers v Miami Heat

Trail Blazers injury report vs. Heat: Deandre Ayton, Jerami Grant, more

Deandre Ayton, Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers’ center logjam may not get resolved by trade deadline

Trefl Sopot v Ratiopharm - Euro Cup Group A

2025 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Guards dominate lottery as Spurs eye their next Ginóbili

Jerami Grant, Portland Trail Blazers

Grade the trade pitch: Blazers accept harsh reality, ship Grant to West rival

Dec 15, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (SF) reacts between plays in the first half during a game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Blazers have a massive Jerami Grant problem that must be fixed ASAP

Portland Trail Blazers v Dallas Mavericks

Trail Blazers injury report vs. Mavericks: Jerami Grant, Robert Williams III, more

Dec 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

3 Players worth trading Anfernee Simons to land before the deadline

Dec 30, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) looks on during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Grade the trade pitch: Blazers reunite with a flawed big man

Apr 9, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; The letter Z is shaved on the head of New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Zion Williamson injury status and update ahead of Blazers vs. Pelicans

Nov 3, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin looks on before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Joe Cronin's latest mistake will be on full display as trade deadline approaches