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Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe has the best chance to show what he can do during the 2015 Las Vegas NBA Summer League.

Blazers rebuild starts with Vegas summer league

Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe has the best chance to show what he can do during the 2015 Las Vegas NBA Summer League.

July 10, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Five things to watch for the Blazers in the upcoming summer league at Las Vegas. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard.

Lillard, youth at center of Blazers’ new identity

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard.

July 10, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Thursday morning was the inauguration for a new era of the Portland Trail Blazers, extolling the virtues of youth, cap flexibility and a fearless new leader. Read story

Unfortunate timing for Blazers’ Vonleh injury

July 9, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The two players that the Portland Trail Blazers acquired in a trade for Nicolas Batum two weeks ago have had some bad luck. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard.

With Aldridge gone, Leonard hopes to step up for Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard.

July 8, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

TUALATIN, Ore. — The Trail Blazers began their Las Vegas Summer League training camp on Tuesday morning at their practice facility. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Jack Jewsbury, left, celebrates his goal during stoppage time with teammate Will Johnson against the San Jose Earthquakes in Portland on Sunday, July 5, 2015. The Timbers won 1-0.

Stoppage time is Timbers’ winning time

Portland Timbers defender Jack Jewsbury, left, celebrates his goal during stoppage time with teammate Will Johnson against the San Jose Earthquakes in Portland on Sunday, July 5, 2015. The Timbers won 1-0.

July 6, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

The Portland Timbers controlled much of the possession in a physical affair against the San Jose Earthquakes Sunday evening at Providence Park. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Kim Hughes in action at the Moda Center in Portland Wednesday January 14, 2015.

Blazers fire assistant coach Kim Hughes

Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Kim Hughes in action at the Moda Center in Portland Wednesday January 14, 2015.

July 4, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The fallout of LaMarcus Aldridge's departure from the Portland Trail Blazers continues. The Blazers have fired assistant coach Kim Hughes, according to multiple reports. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' free agent LaMarcus Aldridge (12) said in a Twitter post Saturday morning, July 4, 2015, that he will be signing with the San Antonio Spurs.

LaMarcus Aldridge to join San Antonio Spurs

Portland Trail Blazers' free agent LaMarcus Aldridge (12) said in a Twitter post Saturday morning, July 4, 2015, that he will be signing with the San Antonio Spurs.

July 4, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge announced on Saturday morning that he will join the San Antonio Spurs. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez, center, shoots over Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, right, and forward Markieff Morris, left, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 30, 2015.

Lopez latest to jump Blazers ship

Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez, center, shoots over Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, right, and forward Markieff Morris, left, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 30, 2015.

July 3, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers inch closer and closer to their final form entering next season. Robin Lopez tweeted out confirmation of his new agreement to patrol the paint at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks. Read story

Damian Lillard has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers that will pay him a a reported $129 million.

Blazers lock up Lillard, bring in Davis

Damian Lillard has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers that will pay him a a reported $129 million.

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

PORTLAND — Though all the talk this week is about LaMarcus Aldridge leaving, the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday made sure Damian Lillard will stay long-term. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, works the ball in against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph during the first half of Game 4 in Portland on Monday, April 27, 2015.

Blazers assistant coach: We lost LaMarcus Aldridgevideo icon

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, works the ball in against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph during the first half of Game 4 in Portland on Monday, April 27, 2015.

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The evidence continues to mount that the Portland Trail Blazers won't have LaMarcus Aldridge back and that the team entered the NBA's free-agent season under that assumption. Read story