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Portland City Council To Discuss Moda Center Renovations

The next step in negotiations between the city of Portland and the Trail Blazers regarding renovations to the Moda Center will take place at a meeting of city councilors Thursday morning, writes Vasili Varlamos of KATU in Portland.

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Portland City Council to review proposal aimed at keeping Blazers through 2047

The future of the Trail Blazers in Portland will take another step Thursday. Portland’s City Council is scheduled to publicly review a proposed agreement tied to renovations at the Moda Center, a deal that would include a 20-year commitment from the franchise to remain in the city through at least 2047.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 29

Trail Blazers Attending City of Portland Meeting Amid Lawsuit Argument

After plenty of conflicting signals, it appears that the Portland Trail Blazers are prepared to participate in a Portland City Council meeting on Thursday morning, a work session to find steps forward in funding renovations to the Moda Center arena.

Ja Morant News / EssentiallySports / July 29

Trail Blazers Introduce Stunning Ja Morant Campaign Amid Backlash Over Owner Tom Dundon’s Drastic Changes

The Portland Trail Blazers are rolling out the red carpet for their newly acquired superstar, even as the organization navigates growing public tension behind the scenes.

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Ja Morant News / HITC / July 29

Portland Trail Blazers launch a Ja Morant hotline fans can use to leave him voicemail

The Portland Trail Blazers are giving fans unprecedented access to Ja Morant, creating a hotline number where they can leave messages to welcome the former All-Star.

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20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / July 29

Portland Trail Blazers owner has ‘no problem being unpopular’ amid relocation rumours

Tom Dundon has been in the news for his recent decisions as the owner of the Portland Trail Blazers for all the wrong reasons. Dundon has certainly not ingratiated himself with the Trail Blazers fanbase with his recent decisions, proving himself to be a frugal and hard-headed team owner.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / July 28

Mario Hezonja deal with Cavs still being finalized as speculation swirls

Mario Hezonja agreed to join the Cavaliers. Now comes the paperwork. While the Cavs and the veteran forward reached agreement on a one-year contract over the weekend, the deal has not yet become official as the sides work through the remaining steps.

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.

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.

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.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

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

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Blazers’ Ja Morant shows support for Fire with special gesture

Ja Morant is already embracing his new city, and that support is extending well beyond the Trail Blazers. The newly acquired guard made an appearance to back Portland’s WNBA expansion team, the Fire, sharing a message for fans in his adopted city.

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.

Blazers play-by-play man Kevin Calabro leaving after rejecting ‘subprime’ contract offer

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Fans not buying Scoot Henderson’s workout hype video with Damian Lillard, Ja Morant on board

Remember when there were debates about who should be the No. 1 pick in 2023 between Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson? Ah, fun times. But while the San Antonio Spurs clearly made the right decision in selecting Wembanyama, it was also a reminder that many were very high on Henderson coming out of the now-defunct G League Ignite.

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.

Jalen Brunson addresses invitation to White House

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Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / July 21

Trail Blazers sources address relocation fears as $600m Moda Center deadline emerges

The Trail Blazers were acquired by Tom Dundon only in March, but fears that the NBA side could be relocated are rearing their heads. The cause? The planned redevelopment of the Moda Center, where the team plays its games.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / July 20