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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Hala Gores, left, and Joe Finkbonner hold &quot;Boycott Israel&quot; signs from their courtside seats during the Trail Blazers' exhibition game against Maccabi Haifa.

Blazers win as Israeli opponent draws protests

Hala Gores, left, and Joe Finkbonner hold &quot;Boycott Israel&quot; signs from their courtside seats during the Trail Blazers' exhibition game against Maccabi Haifa.

October 17, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

There were demonstrators waiving Palestinian flags, holding signs and handing out fliers to those who would take them. The Israeli flags had more of a presence inside the arena. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, left, drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick during the second half of an NBA pre-season basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014.

Blazers voice displeasure with idea of 44-minute game

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, left, drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick during the second half of an NBA pre-season basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014.

October 14, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

The NBA announced on Tuesday morning that they would test a 44-minute preseason game on Sunday when the Boston Celtics visit the Brooklyn Nets. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, left, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick during the first half of Sunday's preseason game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct.

Blazers’ Matthews enters final year of his contract

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, left, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick during the first half of Sunday's preseason game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Oct.

October 13, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Here is Wesley Matthews, ahead of his fifth season of basketball in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform. Read story

Portland's CJ McCollum, left, scored 19 points Sunday in the Blazers' preseason win.

McCollum makes most of first Blazers start

Portland's CJ McCollum, left, scored 19 points Sunday in the Blazers' preseason win.

October 12, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

CJ McCollum's three-pointer with 43.3 seconds left Sunday helped the Portland Trail Blazers put away the Los Angeles Clippers 119-114, putting the finishing touches on his first pro start, with his 17th, 18th and 19th points of the game. Read story

2A GSHL football: Hockinson 34, Ridgefield 0

October 10, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

HOCKINSON -- It all started with the defense for the Hockinson Hawks on Friday night against the Ridgefield Spudders. Read story

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks, right, reaches in on Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews during the first half of a pre-season NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct.

Blazers fall to Jazz without Lillard

Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks, right, reaches in on Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews during the first half of a pre-season NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Oct.

October 9, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Behind some big shots by point guard Trey Burke, the Utah Jazz improved to 2-0 on the preseason with an 109-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Read story

Lillard understands how new TV deal could impact players

October 6, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

On Monday morning the NBA announced it renewed its media partnerships with ESPN/Disney and Turner Sports to broadcast the league's games through 2024-25. Read story

Nicolas Batum (5) said playing for France this summer, helping his team to the bronze medal at the basketball World Cup in Spain, can only make him a better leader for the Portland Trail Blazers this season.

Batum a leader in the making

Nicolas Batum (5) said playing for France this summer, helping his team to the bronze medal at the basketball World Cup in Spain, can only make him a better leader for the Portland Trail Blazers this season.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

When looking back at Nicolas Batum's bronze medal run and All-Tournament honors while representing France at this summer's FIBA World Championships, it's easy to forget it almost didn't happen at all. Read story

2A GSHL football: Woodland 48, Washougal 7

October 3, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

WASHOUGAL -- The Woodland Beavers continue to roll, or fly, through their competition in 2A Greater St. Helens League play as they dominated the Washougal Panthers 48-7 on Friday night in Washougal. Read story

Paul Allen

Allen fired up about Blazers’ prospects

Paul Allen

September 30, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Owner Paul Allen was in the practice facility to watch his team on their brand-new practice court on Tuesday, excited for the start of a new season. Read story