Reese Kunz

Reese Kunz

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.

Mar 12, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) shoots the ball during the first half against the New York Knicks at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Toumani Camara's growth proves his ceiling is higher than anyone thought

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Mar 12, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) dribbles the ball during the first half against the New York Knicks at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Blazers must shift focus fully to young core by finding pieces that fit around them

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Georgia Tech v Duke

Cooper Flagg and Play-In hopes fade, but Blazers' season still a success

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San Antonio Spurs v Portland Trail Blazers

Shaedon Sharpe problem he is running out of time to fix

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Portland Trail Blazers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Deni Avdija's added tool that has helped him breakout on the Blazers

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Portland Trail Blazers v Philadelphia 76ers

1 Critical Donovan Clingan problem the Trail Blazers must solve

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Apr 3, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Scoot Henderson is swinging massive draft debate in his favor with recent play

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Mar 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) and guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Blazers defense won't succeed until they ditch their weakest link

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Portland Trail Blazers v Golden State Warriors

Anfernee Simons trade seems more likely than ever based off surprising stat

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Portland Trail Blazers Media Day

Blazers finally get Matisse Thybulle injury update fans have been waiting for

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Los Angeles Clippers v Portland Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers rumor threatens to sabotage Scoot Henderson's promising future

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Portland Trail Blazers v Washington Wizards

Trail Blazers rumors: Chauncey Billups' future as head coach called into question

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Mar 9, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) dribbles the ball past Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

The obvious change Trail Blazers must make to elevate Scoot Henderson

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Portland Trail Blazers v New Orleans Pelicans

Trail Blazers must not repeat Wizards' costly mistake with Deni Avdija

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Portland Trail Blazers v Houston Rockets - Game Two

Aldridge’s failed reunion attempts leave Blazers wondering what could've been

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Orlando Magic v Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers continue to crush Deandre Ayton trade as second-round pick breaks out

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