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Trail Blazers Arena Deal in Crisis | Portland News
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is frustrated as negotiations to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland stall, with key deadlines looming and communication breaking down between the team, city officials, and the new owner, Tom Dundon. Silver, who has a dedicated staffer focused on the issue, is pushing for progress on the original March plan, but recent reports suggest city council may vote on funding without full financial details, while the Blazers and city have stopped written communication — fueling speculation the owner is stalling to reopen negotiations elsewhere. With August 12th as…
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