Blazers Gain Public Backing, but Arena Talks Still Contentious
Citizen support for the arena renovations arrived from several different sectors.
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Citizen support for the arena renovations arrived from several different sectors.
One of the persistent themes in the ever-non-evolving Portland Trail Blazers arena saga has been the question of what new team owner Tom Dundon really wants. Oh, he’s made clear enough what he’s asking for: $600 million in taxpayer money to spend on upgrading his 31-year-old arena, in exchange for which he’ll keep paying (some) taxes. […]
The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly have no intention to let Jrue Holiday leave this summer.
The Portland Trail Blazers have asked for fan support at a Portland City Council meeting on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. PDT. The meeting will be taking public testimony about the future of the Moda Center, as the Trail Blazers organization and the City remain in negotiations about arena renovations and the team’s long-term future in […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Blazers fans and fans across the country. This week we’re taking an early look at the question that will consume pundits’ attention when training camp starts. How many wins will the Trail Blazers […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are having a rough summer. Analysts are confused by their offseason moves. The organization is in a rough-and-tumble battle with the City of Portland over funding for the aging Moda Center arena. Several prominent media figures have started to mutter about the possibility of the team leaving. Normally the summer months […]
Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers have roster spots available and could use another forward. That doesn’t mean they’re pursuing DeMar DeRozan. Despite recent speculation, Portland has no meaningful interest in signing the veteran free agent, league sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Blazers currently have only 12 players on fully guaranteed contracts, […] The post NBA Rumors: Blazers, DeMar DeRozan, Mavericks, PJ Washington, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Portland Trail Blazers have no plans of a Jrue Holiday buyout.
On the Ja Morant trade, how the Blazers improve the roster moving foward, how it impacts future decisions on other key players, and some notes on the Grizzlies.
While the Portland Trail Blazers have been linked to six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan, a new report shuts down the recent […]
Despite speculation to the contrary, the Trail Blazers aren’t currently pursuing free agent forward DeMar DeRozan, league sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Portland is only carry 12 players on fully guaranteed contracts for 2026/27 and could use some additional depth at forward, but it doesn’t sound as if the team […]
Off-court matters aside, the Portland Trail Blazers are looking ready for the upcoming season. They will look to build on the momentum from their surprise run to the playoffs last season. The Blazers could remain a dark horse in the Western Conference. They have a solid roster, led by the proven core of Damian Lillard, […] The post Marc Stein sets record straight on Blazers’ alleged DeMar DeRozan interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Portland Trail Blazers are not expected to pursue veteran forward DeMar DeRozan in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. DeRozan entered the open market after being waived by the Sacramento Kings, but Portland has reportedly decided against making a move for the six-time All-Star. DeRozan has played 17 seasons for […] The post Trail Blazers not pursuing DeMar DeRozan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers have no intention of buying out Jrue Holiday despite acquiring Ja Morant this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Instead, Portland is expected to keep the veteran guard on its roster as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign. The update follows reports from May indicating that Holiday […] The post Trail Blazers plan to keep Jrue Holiday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The London Lions will become the first British basketball club to face an NBA team when they meet the Portland Trail Blazers in preseason action on October 12 at the Moda Center. The matchup will tip off at 1:00 PM local time in Portland and 9:00 PM BST, giving the Lions a historic opportunity to […] The post London Lions set for historic NBA matchup against Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Ameer Bahhur as the head coach of the Rip City Remix, the franchise’s G League affiliate, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Bahhur spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic on head coach Jamahl Mosley’s staff. He joined the Magic in 2022, spending his […]
In addition to games vs. Golden State (October 7), at Sacramento (Oct. 13), and at Golden State (Oct. 16), the Trail Blazers‘ preseason schedule includes a home matchup with the London Lions on the afternoon of Oct. 12, the team announced today (Twitter link). It has become relatively common over the years for teams from […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have released their schedule for the 2026-27 NBA preseason. The four-game slate runs from Oct. 7-16 and features two games on the road and two at home. Here’s the rundown of the schedule (all start times are Pacific): The BC London Lions are the reigning champions of Super League Basketball, the […]
You can’t be anywhere near the vicinity of the Portland Trail Blazers lately without encountering speculation about whether the team will move out of Portland in the near future, casualties of divisive debates over public funding of the Moda Center arena. Despite the near-constant tension, local media member Sean Highkin remains relatively unworried. The writer […]
Lietuviškasis Londono „ Lions “ klubas paskelbė netikėtą žinią – spalio mėnesį sužais kontrolines rungtynes su NBA klubu. Tautvydo Sabonio treniruojama ekipa spalio 12 d. 23 val. Lietuvos laiku Portlande susitiks su vietos „ Trail Blazers “. Klubo pranešime rašoma, jog „Lions“ taps pirmąja Didžiosios Britanijos komanda, sužaidusia mačą su NBA ekipa. Susitikimas įvyks tarp dviejų Europos taurės turų – spalio 10 d. Londono ekipos laukia...
The Portland Trail Blazers made another addition to their roster over the weekend, signing former San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan to a one-year deal. Standing at 6’8, Sochan technically plays power forward but he’s capable of defending all but the tallest players on the floor. In his first three NBA […]
No one knows for certain whether Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon wants to move the franchise. Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report isn’t ready to say that’s the plan. He also sees increasingly little evidence that Dundon is committed to Portland. Highkin noted that Dundon has shown little public affection for the city since […] The post Evidence Tom Dundon wants to keep Blazers in Portland remains hard to find appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bill Simmons has a theory about why Tom Dundon bought the Trail Blazers, and it does not bode well for Portland. The podcast host laid out his concern during a recent episode, connecting Dundon’s decision to purchase Portland over a potential expansion franchise to a possible relocation down the road. “My fear for people in […] The post Bill Simmons raises concerning Blazers relocation scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans. Speaking with former Pelicans reporter Justin Verrier on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Simmons questioned whether New Orleans has ever shown that it can support a successful NBA franchise. “We […] The post Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Trail Blazers and officials from the city of Portland met this week about the ongoing negotiations aimed at renovating the Moda Center and keeping the team in Portland, Jason Quick writes for The Athletic. The two sides having a face-to-face meeting was a step in the right direction, but they came away with what […]