Jason QuickofThe Oregonian reportsthat the Portland Trail Blazers have broached the subject of a contract extension with the agent of forward Gerald Wallace. ------------------------------ [Blazers Acting GM Chad] Buchanan said he has had introductory conversations with Wallace's agent, Rob Pelinka, about a contract extension. Second, Courtney, his 32-year-old brother, said Wallace no longer views Portland as a foreign country. "He loves it here," Courtney said. "It was pretty tough at first, but now it's like home. He likes the fans the most. The fans pump him up and make him better." ------------------------------ed: text edited, bumped to front page