Portland Begins Negotiations to Secure Trail Blazers’ Future and Fund Moda Center Upgrades

Portland begins negotiations to secure Trail Blazers’ future and fund Moda Center upgrades

With the Portland Trail Blazers’ season nearing tipoff, attention in Portland has shifted from the court to City Hall, where negotiations are beginning.

Trail Blazers once pushed for urgency on Moda Center deal. Is the team now running out the clock?

Trail Blazers ‘not acting like a team’ trying to land a Portland arena deal

Team owned by Tom Dundon demanded a $600 million makeover for the Moda Center, but hasn't been an active negotiating partner in recent months.

Merritt Paulson Said What Tom Dundon Needed To Hear About Portland - Oregon Sports News

Merritt Paulson has certainly had his share of complicated moments during his time in Portland sports. But this week, the Portland Timbers owner said something about the Trail Blazers that deserved attention and, more importantly, some credit. As uncertainty continues to surround the Blazers, the Moda Center renovation and the relationship between new owner Tom Dundon and local government, Paulson offered a remarkably simple message: “The Blazer…