Chris Reichert

Chris Reichert

Joined: Nov 27, 2013

Associate Editor for The Step Back and lover of all things unappreciated.

Feb 23, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) plays around with center Robin Lopez (42) prior to the game against Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers Visit The Philippines

Dec 2, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) and Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) battle for position during the first quarter of the game at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Saved By Restricted Free Agency In 2012

May 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after hitting the game winning shot against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: The Burden Of Expectations

Apr 12, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) battles for a loose ball with New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) and forward James Southerland (31) during the second half at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 111-104. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Portland Signs James Southerland To 1-Year Deal

Oct 7, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) is held back by teammate shooting guard Wesley Matthews (2) after being called for a foul by referee Rodney Mott (71) during the third quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Could Blazers Have Top Three-Point Tandem In 2014-15?

May 12, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum (88) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (4) during the first quarter in game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Concern Over Nicolas Batum Warranted?

May 12, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Damian Lillard: Team USA Day 1 Notes

Jun 26, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Zach LaVine (UCLA) is interviewed after being selected as the number thirteen overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Zach LaVine: He’s Winning the 2015 NBA Dunk Contest

Jul 15, 2013; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Luke Harangody (12) attempts to gain control of a loose ball while being defended by Chicago Bulls forward Matthew Bryan Amaning during an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas and Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Interview: Blazers’ Summer Leaguer Matthew Bryan-Amaning

Dec 15, 2013; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward Greg Monroe (10) looks to pass the ball as Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) defends during the first quarter at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Blazers And Pistons Discussed Trade For Greg Monroe

Apr 27, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Thomas Robinson (41) ignites the fans against Houston Rockets in the second half in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Blazers Using Summer League to Develop Bench

May 14, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs forward Boris Diaw (33) in game five of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. The Spurs won 104-82. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Friday Follow Up

Apr 5, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tony Wroten (8) during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center. The Nets defeated the Sixers 105-101. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Pro Am: Tony Wroten Dazzles in Return Home

Jan 8, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Chris Kaman (9) drives to the basket around Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Chris Kaman Agrees To Deal

Mar 21, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Weber State Wildcats guard/forward Davion Berry (15) is defended by Arizona Wildcats guard Nick Johnson (13) in the first half of a men

Portland Trail Blazers: Summer League Team Filling Out

Jan. 10, 2013; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey poses with point guard Damian Lillard (0) as Lillard was presented with the Western conference rookie of the month award for December 2012 before the game at the Rose Garden. The Blazers won the game 92-90. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Retrospective Of Blazers’ Lost 2014 Picks