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.

Oct 4, 2024; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) is introduced to the fans during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Blazers bolster defense, Wizards land Cooper Flagg

Nov 12, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) goes up for a dunk against Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Ranking the top 5 Blazers most likely to be moved before the trade deadline

Nov 12, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) shoots the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Scoot Henderson's last 10 games: Stats, stock & betting trends

Minnesota Timberwolves v Portland Trail Blazers - Emirates NBA Cup

Portland Trail Blazers NBA Cup schedule, results & standings

New Orleans Pelicans v Portland Trail Blazers

Grade the mock trade: Blazers weigh risk in Brandon Ingram pitch with Pelicans

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) runs through the tunnel before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers' chances of having a player in the All-Star Game just skyrocketed

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

NBA Power Rankings roundup: Where do all the experts rank the Blazers this week?

Dalano Banton, Portland Trail Blazers

2 Studs and 1 dud in Trail Blazers' explosive 4th quarter win over Pelicans

Nov 2, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) floats his shots just past over Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) in the second half during a game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

NBA standings ordered by opponent points in the paint: The Donovan Clingan effect

Robert Williams III, Portland Trail Blazers

Is Robert Williams III playing tonight? Latest injury update for Blazers-Pelicans

Sep 30, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17). Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Shaedon Sharpe conundrum that will define the Trail Blazers' rebuild

Toumani Camara, Portland Trail Blazers

Toumani Camara draws impressive yet questionable comparison to six-time All-Star

Chauncey Billups, Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers nearly complete gritty comeback in loss to Suns thanks to unexpected hero

Portland Trail Blazers v Sacramento Kings

Frustrating flaw in Deandre Ayton's game that holds the Trail Blazers back

Nov 1, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings down an offensive rebound against Portland Trailblazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first quarter at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Murphy-Imagn Images

2 Heroes and 2 zeroes in Trail Blazers' chaotic loss to Thunder

Oct 28, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers talks to Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard trade is bound to pay off huge for Blazers as Bucks unravel