Is the Possibility of a New Arena Part of the Trail Blazers’ Upcoming Sale?

For-sale Portland Trail Blazers need a new arena, NBA Commissioner Silver says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new arena for the Portland Trail Blazers? That’s what NBA Comm­issioner Adam Silver hinted this week as the team is still up for sale. In May, news the team was going up for sale sparked fears a new owner would come in and move the team somewhere else. This week, Silver told reporters it is the league’s preference the team stays in Portland, a city he said the league has had great success in. 7.3M earthquake prompt…

NBA commissioner favors keeping Trail Blazers in Portland, investing in arena

Adam Silver fielded questions about the Trail Blazers, expansion and more on Tuesday.

Is the possibility of a new arena part of the Trail Blazers’ upcoming sale?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the current state of Moda Center is a key issue as the Trail Blazers seek new ownership.

Inside what could affect the Blazers sale: Moda renovations, Albina partnership

The Trail Blazers are for sale, and there are several factors that could affect the terms of the sale, and how much the team sells for.

Adam Silver Says Portland 'Needs a New Arena' | What That Means for the Future of the Trail Blazers

Adam Silver Says Portland “Needs a New Arena” | What That Means for the Future of the Trail Blazers In today’s show, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says that he prefers the Trailblazers remain in Portland after the team is sold, but he also says the city of Portland needs a new basketball arena. What’s going [...]

Adam Silver Prefers To Keep Blazers In Portland But Team 'Likely Needs A New Arena'

Adam Silver discussed the ongoing sale of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, saying that he hopes new ownership keep the team in Portland. "It is our preference that that team remains in Portland. We've had great success in Portland over the years," said Silver at the NBA's board of governors meeting in Las Vegas. The estate of Paul G. Allen put the team up for sale in May. Silver added that the Blazers "likely needs a new arena, so that wil…