Top Blazers official trashes Portland’s draft term sheet: ‘If they don’t want us, then that’s fine’
Tensions rise between the Portland Trail Blazers and city officials as a draft term sheet for the Moda Center is labeled a 'non-starter.'
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A rift has developed between the city of Portland and the Trail Blazers regarding a draft term sheet for the Moda Center. Reports from Blazer's Edge indicate that the city's term sheet is considered a "non-starter" by the Blazers and Dundon, while The New York Times questions why communication has stalled despite both parties wanting a deal.
Future developments depend on whether the two parties can resume talks and address the discrepancies in the draft term sheet.
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Quick answers
What is the primary cause of the conflict?
The dispute centers on a draft term sheet for the Moda Center that the Blazers and Dundon consider a 'non-starter.'
How have Portland city councilors responded?
Councilors have shared frustrations, alleging that they were not provided with necessary information during negotiations.
What is the current status of the negotiations?
According to The New York Times, both the Trail Blazers and the city of Portland want to make a deal, but they are currently not talking.
Coverage (6)
- ‘We believe in you, Portland’: Metro mayors urge Portland to commit to Moda Center deal OregonLive.com · 15h ago
- Portland Trail Blazers Exec Takes Shot at City, Fuels Fans’ Relocation Fears Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
- ‘Weren’t offering us any info’: Portland city councilors share frustrations with Moda Center talks KOIN.com · 15h ago
- City councilor speaks out as rift grows between Trail Blazers, Portland over draft term sheet KPTV · 15h ago
- Report: City’s Term Sheet ‘Non-Starter’ for Blazers, Dundon Blazer's Edge · 15h ago
- Trail Blazers, Portland both want to make a deal. So why aren’t they talking? The New York Times · 15h ago broke it first
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