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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Blazers notes: Kaman gets nod as Blazers starting center

January 5, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are in uncharted territory now without starting center Robin Lopez and big man Joel Freeland, who started eight games in Lopez's absence. Read story

Blazers Week In Review 01-04

January 4, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

A look back at the Trail Blazers week and what to expect coming up Read story

Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (15) works against Portland Trail Blazers' Joel Freeland (19) during the first half on Saturday, Jan.

Freeland’s injury not as bad as initially thought

Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (15) works against Portland Trail Blazers' Joel Freeland (19) during the first half on Saturday, Jan.

January 4, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Following their 115-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Portland Trail Blazers returned to the practice court Sunday with a focus on their defense and without two of their starting big men. Read story

Atlanta's Jeff Teague, right, and Portland's Damian Lillard give chase to the ball during the first half Saturday.

Hawks one step ahead of Blazers

Atlanta's Jeff Teague, right, and Portland's Damian Lillard give chase to the ball during the first half Saturday.

January 3, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Paul Millsap had 27 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-107 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win. Read story

Blazers notebook: Leonard active after sitting out a win

January 3, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard missed their Dec. 30 win over the Toronto Raptors with a shoulder injury. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, is fouled from behind by Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Lillard led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 26 ponts as they beat the Raptors in overtime 102-97.

This time, Blazers want to do it right

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, is fouled from behind by Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during overtime of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014. Lillard led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 26 ponts as they beat the Raptors in overtime 102-97.

January 2, 2015, 4:00pm Blazers

Blazers forward Nicolas Batum sat by his locker and reflected over his team's Dec. 30 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. He reflected on his mistakes, but thanks to the result, they weren't the focus of the night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, maneuvers against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

Aldridge rallies Blazers to overtime win over Raptors

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, maneuvers against Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014.

December 30, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

PORTLAND--The Portland Trail Blazers got All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge back on the court after missing the last two games with an upper respiratory illness. Read story

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge, left, shoots over Indiana's David West in the first half Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. Portland won 95-85.

Aldridge hopes to be ready for return

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge, left, shoots over Indiana's David West in the first half Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. Portland won 95-85.

December 29, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers star forward LaMarcus Aldridge did not have a very fun holiday. Read story

Blazers Week in Review 12-29

December 28, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Look back and the good and bad from the Blazers week. 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 roll past Knicks, 101-79

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.

December 28, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Wesley Matthews tied a season-high with 28 points and Nicolas Batum scored a season-high 17 points in a 101-79 rout of the Knicks, who came in with only nine active players. Read story