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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Portland Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan watches a game against the Philadelphia 76ers January 4 in the Moda Center.

Blazers president McGowan pushes change

Portland Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan watches a game against the Philadelphia 76ers January 4 in the Moda Center.

January 26, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

PORTLAND -- When the Portland Trail Blazers hired President Chris McGowan in October of 2012, he noticed that more than a few things were missing. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, drives on Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love during the first half Saturday.

Blazers’ bench drives Portland past Timberwolves

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, drives on Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love during the first half Saturday.

January 25, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Behind a 34-15 scoring bench scoring advantage, the Trail Blazers were able to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-104. Read story

Blazers notebook: Smart decisions lead to fewer turnovers

January 25, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have been a successful team this year because of their chemistry, deadly shooting and ability to win when the game is close. Read story

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love, right, defends against Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during a game in 2012. The two faceoff again Saturday at the Moda Center.

Aldridge vs. Love takes center court

Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love, right, defends against Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge (12) during a game in 2012. The two faceoff again Saturday at the Moda Center.

January 24, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves come to Portland on Saturday, setting up a duel of two of the best power forwards in the NBA. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, works the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.

Aldridge lets his game do the talking

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, works the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.

January 23, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge set a career-high of 44 points to go along with 13 rebounds, five assists and two blocks to lead the Blazers to a 110-105 win over the Denver Nuggets at the Moda Center on Thursday. Read story

Boston Celtics forward Gerald Wallace, left, tries to knock the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers power forward Thomas Robinson (41) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. The Trail Blazers won 109-96.

Blazers turn to Thomas Robinson, again

Boston Celtics forward Gerald Wallace, left, tries to knock the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers power forward Thomas Robinson (41) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. The Trail Blazers won 109-96.

January 22, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

It shouldn't have been much a surprise that after being traded twice in less than a year, it took Portland Trail Blazers forward Thomas Robinson time to get settled. Read story

Blazers week in review 1/20

January 19, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

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

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge (12), shooting over San Antonio's Tim Duncan during Friday's win, has had a solid first half of the season for the Trail Blazers.

Blazers in a good place at midseason

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge (12), shooting over San Antonio's Tim Duncan during Friday's win, has had a solid first half of the season for the Trail Blazers.

January 19, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are here and now as they stand at the midway point of the season, and they still haven't changed their goals quite yet. Read story

Portland's Damian Lillard, left, defends against Cleveland's Kyrie Irving on Wednesday at the Moda Center in Portland.

Aldridge steals spotlight as Blazers beat Cavs

Portland's Damian Lillard, left, defends against Cleveland's Kyrie Irving on Wednesday at the Moda Center in Portland.

January 15, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Behind LaMarcus Aldridge's 32 points and 18 rebounds, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-96 for their third consecutive win. Read story

Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley, left, drives against Portland Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum during the first half Saturday.

Blazers lay bare woes on defense

Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley, left, drives against Portland Trail Blazers' CJ McCollum during the first half Saturday.

January 14, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

TUALATIN, Ore. -- The Portland Trail Blazers' slippage on the defensive end has been notable since before Christmas. Read story