Reese Kunz

Reese Kunz

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.

Feb 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Donovan Clingan must add go-to element to his game to reach next level

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Phoenix Suns v Portland Trail Blazers

Unique aspect of Toumani Camara's game is unlocking the Blazers

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Feb 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) and Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (6) in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers chased fool's gold at the worst possible time

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Phoenix Suns v Portland Trail Blazers

3 Contracts the Trail Blazers must shed during the offseason

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Joe Cronin, Portland Trail Blazers

Joe Cronin just made his most baffling move yet as GM of Blazers

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Utah Jazz v Portland Trail Blazers

Portland blazes new trail with groundbreaking tech for blind and low-vision fans

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Dec 19, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives to the basket during the first half against Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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

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Portland Trail Blazers v Minnesota Timberwolves

It took just 1 game for the Blazers to regret keeping Jerami Grant

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Metropolitans 92 v G League Ignite

Blazers reunite Scoot Henderson with former teammate in latest two-way deal

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Jan 4, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives for the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Blazers have finally assembled the team Damian Lillard needed

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Minnesota Timberwolves v Portland Trail Blazers

Anthony Edwards injury status and update ahead of Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves

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Milwaukee Bucks v Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers must make difficult but necessary Deandre Ayton decision

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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

The Blazers are officially stuck with Jerami Grant for years to come

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Denver Nuggets v Portland Trail Blazers

Joe Cronin caught sleeping as Blazers fail to make a move at the deadline

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Indiana Pacers v Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers’ $160 million forward may have just played his final game with Portland

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Oct 25, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin greets center Donovan Clingan (23) before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Blazers rebuild will be even more painful if Joe Cronin fails to execute needed moves

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