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Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team

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Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans. Speaking with former Pelicans reporter Justin Verrier on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Simmons questioned whether New Orleans has ever shown that it can support a successful NBA franchise. “We […] The post Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Trail Blazers, Portland Still Far Apart In Negotiations

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On Thursday, the Trail Blazers and officials from the city of Portland were finally able to meet about the ongoing negotiations aimed at renovating the Moda Center and keeping the team in Portland, Jason Quick writes for The Athletic. The two sides having a face-to-face meeting was a step in the right direction, but they […]

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NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Blazers, Vit Krejci, Heat

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Warriors The Warriors could have as much as $120 million in salary-cap space next summer, though that number comes with plenty of qualifiers. As Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron noted, potential extensions for Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski could quickly cut into that projected space. Curry becomes eligible for an extension Aug. […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Blazers, Vit Krejci, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Warriors Notes: Payton, Cap Space, Curry, "Chase South"

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Gary Payton II had a reason to celebrate as he donated backpacks and other supplies during a back–to-school giveaway Saturday afternoon, writes Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. Payton’s one-year, $3.9MM contract was finalized, meaning the 33-year-old guard will be returning to the Warriors for another season. “Let’s go get it,” Payton said. “We’ve […]

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Vit Krejci's 2026/27 Salary Is Now Partially Guaranteed

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After remaining on the Trail Blazers‘ roster through August 1, Vit Krejci‘s non-guaranteed $2,667,944 salary is now partially guaranteed for $250K, as our list of early salary guarantee dates shows. The next important salary guarantee date for Krejci will be the day of Portland’s first regular season game. The team’s schedule has not yet been […]

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Dear Dewayne Hankins:

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 2: Dewayne Hankins speaks during the Rip City Rising Press Conference on April 2, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The views expressed here are my o...

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Which Deep-Bench Blazer Will be the Surprise of the 2026-27 Season?

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - APRIL 28: Sidy Cissoko #91 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on April 28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/G...

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Blazers Fans Excited for Donovan Clingan

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PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 24: Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers prays before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Three of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 24, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian...

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Blazers exec takes bold tactic of ripping city to shreds in contentious Moda Center talks

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Tom Dundon’s tenure as owner of the Portland Trail Blazers has not gotten off to a good start. Beginning with the reported low ball negotiations with former head coach Tiago Splitter, trying to cut costs during the playoffs and the strange contract agreed upon with new head coach Micah Nori. In the midst of all […] The post Blazers exec takes bold tactic of ripping city to shreds in contentious Moda Center talks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why the Trail Blazers Staying in Portland is the Sensible Scenario

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PORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 29: An overhead close up view of the NBA Cup logo painted court during a game between the Sacramento Kings v Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on November 29, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images) | Getty Images Controversial negotiations between th...

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Under the 2024 Bridge Agreement, Rip City (Blazers) were required to maintain the building to a first class manner. Asking the city for 600m+ in funding for repairs shows a failure to do so. Which the city is using as leverage if blazers try to move.

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I’ve linked the agreement and it states. “Rip City continues to have responsibility for operating Moda Center, funding and completing capital repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and maintaining the arena in a first-class manner.” submitted by /u/OrganicHunt952 [link] [comments]

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