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.

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

Jan 4, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for a shot against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) and center Deandre Ayton (2) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Blockbuster prediction from NBA insider is exactly what Blazers wanted to hear

Milwaukee Bucks v Portland Trail Blazers

3 Blazers who should be absolutely off-limits no matter the trade offer

New York Knicks v Portland Trail Blazers

The 1 player Trail Blazers will regret passing on for Donovan Clingan

Mar 9, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) awaits to be called into the line up in a game against the Detroit Pistons at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

3 Anfernee Simons upgrades Blazers should try to land this summer

Mar 21, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts before the game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Magic playoff loss exposes fatal flaw Blazers must capitalize on this summer

Portland Trail Blazers v Cleveland Cavaliers

Re-Grade the Trade: Blazers buy low on rising star in franchise-altering deal

Portland Trail Blazers v Atlanta Hawks

Blazers' offensive struggles won’t end until this long-ignored issue gets fixed

Apr 13, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin (left) and Trail Blazers’ head coach Chauncey Billups field questions from the working press before Portland plays their last season game against Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Joe Cronin must fix his biggest mistake as Blazers GM this summer

Dec 13, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) reach for a loose ball in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers fans officially found their new playoff villain

Apr 13, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups (right) listens to Trail Blazers’ general manager Joe Cronin answer a question during a press conference before Portland plays their last season game against Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

The 1 All-Star Blazers should go all-in to complete their young core

New Orleans Pelicans v Portland Trail Blazers

Former Blazers legend may have already played his last game with the Pelicans

Dec 26, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) celebrates with small forward Deni Avdija (8) after making the game-winning basket against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers dream depth chart after a perfect offseason

Denver Nuggets v Golden State Warriors

Blazers-Warriors trade pitch exposes hard truth Golden State fans won’t like

Mar 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups calls a time out during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Doomsday scenario looms as Blazers’ draft lottery position becomes official