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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

One win down, first road game awaits Blazers

October 31, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

Following their 106-89 opening night win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Portland Trail Blazers were singing the same tunes at practice a few hours later. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, works the ball in on Oklahoma City Thunder center Serge Ibaka, from Congo, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct.

Blazers outlast Thunder in opener

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, works the ball in on Oklahoma City Thunder center Serge Ibaka, from Congo, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct.

October 30, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

It seemed like it was only a matter of time, with the Trail Blazers facing the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder, but their 106-89 win Wednesday's opener looked poised for a drama-filled finish. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) walks off the court as fans reach for him following Game 4 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, May 12, 2014, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers won 103-92.

Blazers set to begin season against short-handed Thunder

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) walks off the court as fans reach for him following Game 4 of a Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, May 12, 2014, in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers won 103-92.

October 29, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers had one final practice before the 2014-15 regular season. It took place in a much quieter Moda Center than they'll see in Wednesday night's opener. Read story

Blazers move on contract options

October 28, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

Shortly after the Trail Blazers' final practice at the team's facility before the regular season, Portland exercised their 2015-16 team options on CJ McCollum and Meyers Leonard while not doing the same for forward Thomas Robinson. Read story

CJ McCollum, center, is showing better speed after injuring his foot early last season.

Blazers Preview: McCollum getting back up to speed

CJ McCollum, center, is showing better speed after injuring his foot early last season.

October 26, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

Last year, CJ McCollum was forced to be on the sideline as the Blazers prepared to begin what would be the franchise's best in 14 years. Read story

Blazers Preview: Kaman showing he’s a different kind of Blazer

October 26, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers big man Chris Kaman is a character of great interest. Read story

Blazers Preview: Six pack of questions

October 26, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

Six questions (and possible answers) facing the Blazers this season. Read story

Damian Lillard, left, and LaMarcus Aldridge

Blazers Preview: It Starts with Dame & LA

Damian Lillard, left, and LaMarcus Aldridge

October 26, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

The Blazers made it back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons last year, winning their first series in 14 years. Read story

Skyview finishes strong against Evergreen

October 25, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Things didn't start out easy for Skyview on Friday at McKenzie Stadium. Read story

Portland's Robin Lopez takes up space in the paint, which allows him to set screens for shooters and get easy baskets from offensive rebounds.

Blazers rolling along with RoLo

Portland's Robin Lopez takes up space in the paint, which allows him to set screens for shooters and get easy baskets from offensive rebounds.

October 20, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Maybe he's starting from the low block or perhaps he just set a flare screen on the wing. Read story