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Oregon Governor Fights to Keep Trail Blazers in Portland

2/7/2026

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On January 30, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek spoke with National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver to advocate keeping the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland amid ownership changes.
The team seeks about $600 million for Moda Center renovations, with the state expected to contribute $360 million.
If funding fails, new owner Tom Dundon could relocate the franchise, potentially to Seattle, a destination discussed since the SuperSonics left in 2008.

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On January 30, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek spoke with National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner Adam Silver to advocate keeping the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland amid ownership changes.
The team seeks about $600 million for Moda Center renovations, with the state expected to contribute $360 million.
If funding fails, new owner Tom Dundon could relocate the franchise, potentially to Seattle, a destination discussed since the SuperSonics left in 2008.