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Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 3, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Blazers wait as LaMarcus Aldridge meets three other suitors

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers forward Tarik Black during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 3, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

PORTLAND — The NBA rumor locomotive hasn't stopped since the free agency season began late Tuesday night. Read story

Al-Farouq Aminu played for Dallas last season after previous stints with New Orleans and the Los Angeles Clippers (Files/Associated Press)

Blazers race into free agency, signing Al-Farouq Aminu

Al-Farouq Aminu played for Dallas last season after previous stints with New Orleans and the Los Angeles Clippers (Files/Associated Press)

July 1, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

PORTLAND — At 9:01 Tuesday night, 12:01 Wednesday morning at the NBA offices in Secaucus, New Jersey, the 2015-16 NBA season began. Read story

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans, right, drives to the hoop against Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Kaman during the first half in Portland, on Saturday, April 4, 2015.

Kaman’s spot on Blazers looks secure for next season

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans, right, drives to the hoop against Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Kaman during the first half in Portland, on Saturday, April 4, 2015.

July 1, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

PORTLAND — The Portland Trail Blazers will keep center Chris Kaman for the immediate future. The deadline to waive him and the $4 million in non-guaranteed money has passed and Kaman will get his full $5 million in salary next season. Read story

Blazers new acquisitions bring athleticism

June 30, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

TUALATIN, Ore. — Monday marked the official start of a new beginning for three NBA players coming to the Pacific Northwest. Read story

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, right, greets NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 23rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers during the NBA draft, Thursday, June 25, 2015, in New York.

Blazers draft Arizona’s Hollis-Jefferson, then trade him

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, right, greets NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 23rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers during the NBA draft, Thursday, June 25, 2015, in New York.

June 26, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The Blazers selected Arizona's Rondae Hollis-Jefferson with the No. 23 pick before trading him hours later to the Brooklyn Nets along with veteran guard Steve Blake. 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.

Sources: Aldridge tells Blazers he won’t be back

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.

June 25, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The writing is on the wall that we've seen the last of LaMarcus Aldridge in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform. Their trade of Nicolas Batum on Wednesday might not be the end of Portland's roster overhaul. Read story

Nicolas Batum, left, spent seven years as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers trade Nic Batum to Charlotte

Nicolas Batum, left, spent seven years as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.

June 24, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

And just like that, the offseason of drama that awaits the Portland Trail Blazers finally began. Read story

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, left, and Justin Anderson are two players the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly interested in selecting with the No.

What will Trail Blazers do on draft day? Here are five options

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, left, and Justin Anderson are two players the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly interested in selecting with the No.

June 24, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

PORTLAND — After a quiet 2014 summer without a draft pick, the Portland Trail Blazers are back in the draft as they begin an offseason that will have an impact for many seasons to come. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Arron Afflalo, left, has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green during the first half Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Oakland, Calif.

Afflalo declines player option with Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers' Arron Afflalo, left, has his shot blocked by Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green during the first half Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Oakland, Calif.

June 24, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

PORTLAND—Arron Afflalo's Portland Trail Blazers career appears to have been short-lived. Read story

Blazers take a look at 7-foot player from India

June 23, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

The most interesting man in the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility was only 19 years old. Read story