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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Portland Trails Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, right, works the ball in on Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker during the first half Thursday.

Blazers shooting too hot for Bobcats

Portland Trails Blazers guard Wesley Matthews, right, works the ball in on Charlotte Bobcats guard Kemba Walker during the first half Thursday.

January 2, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Portland didn't need to make a big play or big stop late as the Trail Blazers cruised to a 134-104 blowout of the suddenly reeling Charlotte Bobcats at the Moda Center. Read story

Lehigh's C.J. McCollum, picked by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, smiles during a news conference Thursday, June 27, 2013, in New York.

Blazers assign McCollum to Idaho

Lehigh's C.J. McCollum, picked by the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, smiles during a news conference Thursday, June 27, 2013, in New York.

January 1, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

C.J. McCollum will play in his first game action since Las Vegas Summer league this weekend, for the Portland Trail Blazers' NBA Development League affiliate, Idaho Stampede. Read story

Blazers week in review 12/30

December 29, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

Look back at the Blazers week and what is ahead. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Joel Freeland, left, playing against Cleveland's Andrew Bynum, has been steady in the Blazers lineup with his offensive rebounding skills.

Blazers’ Freeland finds value in extra offensive possessions

Portland Trail Blazers' Joel Freeland, left, playing against Cleveland's Andrew Bynum, has been steady in the Blazers lineup with his offensive rebounding skills.

December 29, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

One skill Joel Freeland has developed more since coming to the NBA is offensive rebounding, knowing that it would help him stay on the court. Read story

Camas quarterback Reilly Hennessey passes for a touchdown at Doc Harris Stadium.

2013 in review: Year for gridiron greatness

Camas quarterback Reilly Hennessey passes for a touchdown at Doc Harris Stadium.

December 28, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Camas quarterback Reilly Hennessey looked up at the scoreboard, saw the big lights, and it was all so real. The Papermakers were up by 13 points, late in the fourth quarter. Read story

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge, left, looks to pass as Miami's Chris Bosh defends during the first half Saturday. Aldridge had 22 points and seven rebounds in the game.

Blazers fall short against LeBron-less Heat

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge, left, looks to pass as Miami's Chris Bosh defends during the first half Saturday. Aldridge had 22 points and seven rebounds in the game.

December 28, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

The stage was set for a battle of epic proportions with Miami's LeBron James and the two-time defending champion Heat coming to town taking on the NBA-best record in the Portland Trail Blazers. Read story

LeBron James reacts after being fouled during the second half in Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship against the San Antonio Spurs.

Blazers-Heat a meeting of NBA elite

LeBron James reacts after being fouled during the second half in Game 7 of the NBA basketball championship against the San Antonio Spurs.

December 27, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

While they do not have the best record in the Eastern Conference, there is no confusion about the Miami Heat's place in the pecking order. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, right, works the ball in on Los Angeles Clippers forward Antawn Jamison during the first half Thursday.

Aldridge leads Blazers past Clippers in overtime

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, right, works the ball in on Los Angeles Clippers forward Antawn Jamison during the first half Thursday.

December 26, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 pionts and 10 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-112 in overtime Thursday at the Moda Center. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of a game on Dec.

Blazers D’ best when game on line

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of a game on Dec.

December 25, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

Players and head coach Terry Stotts have noted the slippage they've had on the defensive end. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard.

Blazers’ Leonard gets a lift

Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard.

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

As Joel Freeland emerged as a dirty-work guy for the Blazers bench, Terry Stotts gave him the minutes Meyers Leonard had last year. Read story