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Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives past Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

Lillard, McCollum won’t be held back as Blazers season opens

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, center, drives past Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 5, 2015.

October 27, 2015, 7:14pm Blazers

At the heart of the new Portland Trail Blazers is a backcourt that will not be held back from taking shots. Read story

Blazers Preview: The 2015-16 roster

October 24, 2015, 11:00pm Blazers

0 / Damian Lillard Position: Point guard Height/weight: 6-3, 195 lbs College/draft: Weber State, No. 6 pick in the 2012 NBA draft. Of note: After making his 2nd All-Star Game, he struggled in the playoffs and became… Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Noah Vonleh, 2015-16 season.

Blazers Preview: Portland blazing new trail

Portland Trail Blazers' Noah Vonleh, 2015-16 season.

October 24, 2015, 11:00pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers 20-year-old forward Noah Vonleh is the player most symbolic of this rebuilding effort. Read story

Late touchdown pushes Kelso past Heritage 26-23

October 23, 2015, 8:49pm Prep Sports

After a quiet first half, Friday night’s game between Heritage and Kelso ended on a crescendo. River Liepa’s 2-yard touchdown run with 51 seconds left gave the Hilanders a non-league road victory over the Timberwolves, 26-23 at McKenzie Stadium. Kelso (6-2, 2-0… Read story

Blazers make final roster cuts

October 23, 2015, 3:54pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have trimmed their roster down to the league-mandated 15 players for the regular season, waiving point guard Phil Pressey and power forward Omari Johnson. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard , left, dribbles past Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.

Lillard, McCollum lead Blazers’ charge back

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard , left, dribbles past Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015.

October 18, 2015, 10:08pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers came back after trailing by as much as 21 to defeat the Utah Jazz 116-111 in Sunday's preseason game at the Moda Center. Read story

Sacramento's Rajon Rondo, right, drives against Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum during a preseason game.

Blazers continue to work on improving defense

Sacramento's Rajon Rondo, right, drives against Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum during a preseason game.

October 17, 2015, 5:39pm Blazers

Stotts feels young team ahead of itself in preseason Read story

Unforgettable night for Hockinson’s Loos in 52-0 win over Washougal

October 16, 2015, 10:05pm Prep Sports

 It was an unforgettable night for many Friday at Fishback Stadium. It was senior night for Washougal. It was also Cameron Loos’ 18th birthday — and the Hockinson tight-end had a party of on the way to a 52-0 victory over Washougal. Loos… Read story

Union outlasts Heritage 35-29

October 9, 2015, 8:38pm Prep Sports

The Union Titans outlasted the Heritage Timberwolves, 35-29 at McKenzie Stadium behind 147 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries by freshman running back JoJo Siofele. The Timberwolves (2-4, 0-4 Class 4A Greater St. Helens League) were on a run of 12 consecutive quarters without… Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is fouled by Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) as he passes the ball during the second half of a preseason NBA game in Portland on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.

Blazers have bit too much fun in victory

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is fouled by Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) as he passes the ball during the second half of a preseason NBA game in Portland on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.

October 8, 2015, 10:48pm Blazers

The moment that stood out most in the Trail Blazers’ 118-101 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors displayed the ease with which they won, the style that they will play and the things that still need ironing out. Read story