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Blazers demand $600M public; $365M approved pending votes

8/1/2026

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Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the team demand $600 million in public funding for Moda Center upgrades, contributing nothing.
The Oregon Legislature approved $365 million, contingent on Portland supplying $120 million and Multnomah County $88 million.
Portland City Council will vote on its $120 million share on Aug 12, with Multnomah County voting on Aug 6.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is working with sides before state funding expires at the end of 2026.

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Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the team demand $600 million in public funding for Moda Center upgrades, contributing nothing.
The Oregon Legislature approved $365 million, contingent on Portland supplying $120 million and Multnomah County $88 million.
Portland City Council will vote on its $120 million share on Aug 12, with Multnomah County voting on Aug 6.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is working with sides before state funding expires at the end of 2026.