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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Former Blazer Jerome Kersey does all he can to support his wife Teri and her battle with Relapse-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, from acting as emcee for the charity golf tournament Caddies 4 Cure or encouraging her to speak about her condition to inspire others.

Former Blazer Jerome Kersey dies at age 52

Former Blazer Jerome Kersey does all he can to support his wife Teri and her battle with Relapse-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis, from acting as emcee for the charity golf tournament Caddies 4 Cure or encouraging her to speak about her condition to inspire others.

February 19, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Former Portland Trail Blazers star Jerome Kersey passed away on Wednesday at the age of 52, a source confirmed. Read story

Blazers week in review 2/16

February 16, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

A look back at the Trail Blazers week and what's coming up. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0), playing for the West team, said he was &quot;surprised&quot; East team's Carmelo Anthony, back, jumped to block his shot on this play during Sunday's All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden.(AP Photo/Bob Donnan, Pool)

Blazers’ stars are rising from All-Star Game

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0), playing for the West team, said he was &quot;surprised&quot; East team's Carmelo Anthony, back, jumped to block his shot on this play during Sunday's All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden.(AP Photo/Bob Donnan, Pool)

February 16, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

On the rosters at Madison Square Garden, LaMarcus Aldridge had an asterisk next to his name to denote that he was the first Trail Blazer to start in the NBA All-Star Game since Clyde Drexler in 1994. Read story

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday 3-point basketball contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York.

Matthews’ journey continues

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, competes during the NBA All-Star Saturday 3-point basketball contest Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, in New York.

February 15, 2015, 12:00am Blazers

Wesley Matthews' journey to Saturday's 3-point shootout, much like his journey to carve out a career, was an unlikely one. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Wesley Matthews (2) drives against Los Angeles Lakers' Wesley Johnson (11) and Wayne Ellington (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. Matthews had a team-high 20 points as the Trail Blazers won 102-86.

Blazers hand Lakers 11th straight road loss with 102-86 win

Portland Trail Blazers' Wesley Matthews (2) drives against Los Angeles Lakers' Wesley Johnson (11) and Wayne Ellington (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. Matthews had a team-high 20 points as the Trail Blazers won 102-86.

February 11, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge had eight points and 12 rebounds and the Portland Trail Blazers extended the Los Angeles Lakers' road losing streak to a franchise-record 11 games with a 102-86 victory Wednesday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, right, leads the NBA in made 3-pointers. He will compete in the 3-point contest at the NBA's All-Star weekend Feb.

Blazers look ahead to Lakers, All-Star break

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, right, leads the NBA in made 3-pointers. He will compete in the 3-point contest at the NBA's All-Star weekend Feb.

February 10, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Only one game stands between the Portland Trail Blazers and a much needed nine-day All-Star break. Read story

Blazers week in review 02-09

February 8, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

A look back at the Blazers week, plus a look ahead. Read story

Blazers try to keep rhythm on road

February 6, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Saturday, the Blazers start a Texas-sized back-to-back in Dallas against the Mavericks followed by a Sunday tilt with the Houston Rockets. Read story

Portland's Nicolas Batum drives on Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker during the second half Thursday. Batum topped the Trail Blazers with 20 points to go with seven assists as they defeated the Suns 108-87.

Batum shines against Suns

Portland's Nicolas Batum drives on Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker during the second half Thursday. Batum topped the Trail Blazers with 20 points to go with seven assists as they defeated the Suns 108-87.

February 5, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Nicolas Batum insists that it's nothing special playing against the Phoenix Suns, even though his numbers tell another story. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, right, leads the NBA in made 3-pointers. He will compete in the 3-point contest at the NBA's All-Star weekend Feb.

Blazers’ Wesley Matthews picked for All-Star 3-point contest

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, right, leads the NBA in made 3-pointers. He will compete in the 3-point contest at the NBA's All-Star weekend Feb.

February 5, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews has been named as one of eight participants in the 3-point contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in New York. Read story