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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / July 27

Trail Blazers, City of Portland remain far apart in arena lease talks

The Trail Blazers and City of Portland remain at odds over a new lease for the Moda Center, with a key City Council vote now a little more than two weeks away.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 27

Blazers Send Mixed Signals on Meeting with City

After months of increasingly strained relations between the City of Portland and the Trail Blazers organization, the team claims to be undecided on whether or not they will meet with City officials at a Thursday Aug.

Bill Simmons News / Blazer's Edge / July 27

Bill Simmons Rips Tom Dundon, Pledges Support to Portlanders

Members of the national NBA media continue to dedicate attention to the Portland Trail Blazers and the tense negotiations happening to keep the franchise in the city it’s called home for 56 years.

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Jrue Holiday News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 27

Should the Blazers Trade Jrue Holiday Before Opening Night?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a great offseason so far. They made one of the bigger moves of the summer in acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 27

Blazers’ Owner Tom Dundon’s Taste in Players Questioned

Most of the headlines surrounding new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon have involved continued wrangling over funding for the Moda Center, the arena in which the Trail Blazers play.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 27

3 Moves the Blazers Need to Make Before Training Camp

The Portland Trail Blazers are right in the middle of the offseason, but they still have some work to do before they get ready for training camp this September.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 27

Mario Hezonja’s improved shooting could be exactly what Cavs need

Mario Hezonja may be returning to the NBA as a much better shooter than when he left it. That’s at least part of the intrigue for the Cavaliers. Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports pointed to one area in particular after Hezonja agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with his improved perimeter shooting.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26

Luka Doncic gives Lakers a golden opportunity to restore their glory

The Lakers have been handed the type of opportunity most franchises spend decades chasing.

Lakers facing new roadblock to sign Jonathan Kuminga

What LeBron James' decision means for Bronny's future with Lakers

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Mario Hezonja News / Hoops Wire / July 26

Cavs to sign EuroLeague star Mario Hezonja to one-year deal

The Cavaliers are bringing Mario Hezonja back to the NBA. Hezonja has agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with Cleveland, agent Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 26

Blazers' Tom Dundon Doesn't Care About Stepping on Toes

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is unlike any other of his kind in the NBA. The league's newest owner, who was officially appointed in March, is choosing to run his organization a bit differently than others, which could be rubbing people the wrong way on the outside.

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Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / July 26

'Declaration of an All-Out War': Insider Says Trail Blazers Meeting Risks Deepening Rift With Portland Authorities

The debate over the $600 million renovation of Portland’s Moda Center has grown increasingly contentious. The tensions between the franchise and Portland city officials are escalating as negotiations over a new lease continue.

Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 24

The Blazers Quietly Solved a Problem That Haunted Them Last Season

When the Portland Trail Blazers made the move to acquire Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, much of the conversation surrounding the deal was centered around the way the star guard will shake up the lineup in Portland.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / July 23

'New Owner Treats Him Like Garbage': NBA Legend Blasts Trail Blazers Owner After Kevin Calabro’s Exit

Kevin Calabro’s voice became synonymous with Trail Blazers basketball for nearly two decades. That’s why news of his departure resonated far beyond Portland.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / July 23

Trail Blazers Owner Faces Fresh Backlash as Legendary Broadcaster Kevin Calabro Walks Away After Contract Offer

Kevin Calabro chose his exit line carefully. Telling The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman that the Trail Blazers’ latest contract offer was “subprime,” a word that many interpreted as more than just a description of the contract.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / July 22

'El Cheapo': Blazers owner strikes again as team loses longtime broadcaster

Dundon cares deeply about saving money on his NBA team. He doesn't seem to care about his team's fans or employees.

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Yang Hansen News / Hoops Rumors / July 21

Blazers’ Yang Hansen Embraces Pressure From Home Country

Yang Hansen feels pressure from his home country to make a greater impact in the NBA during his second season but the Trail Blazers center doesn’t feel that’s a bad thing.

Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / July 21

Adam Silver's delayed expansion decision gives Blazers owner leverage

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA have been dragging their feet on expansion plans. That delay has given the league's newest owner powerful leverage.

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Matisse Thybulle News / Field Level Media / July 20

Report: Matisse Thybulle agrees to 1-year deal with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with free agent forward Matisse Thybulle, ESPN reported on Monday. Thybulle, 29, has appeared in just 45 games over the last two seasons due to a rash of knee, ankle, hip and thumb injuries.