Adam Silver emphasizes keeping Trail Blazers in Portland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed the future of the Portland Trail Blazers, stressing the importance of keeping the team in the city. Silver conveyed that while he does not rule out the possibility of relocation, he believes that the Blazers can succeed in Portland if a viable long-term business deal is established. He acknowledged the strong support from the local fan base, expressing that losing the franchise would be a failure. Silver's statements underline the need for the team's ownership to work effectively with city and state officials to ensure the Trail Blazers remain in Portland.
- •Adam Silver favors keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland.
- •Silver emphasizes the need for a long-term agreement with local officials.
- •The local fan base's support is crucial for the franchise's success.
- •No indication of an imminent relocation, but Silver warns against it.
- •Success depends on resolving business-related challenges facing the team.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — Adam Silver Draws A Hard Line On Trail Blazers Staying In Portland
- 8:57 PMBlazer's Edge — Read NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s Full Statement on the Trail Blazers - Blazer's Edge
"The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves facing a bigger question about the future than anything happening on the court. That issue came into sharper focus when Adam Silver was asked whether the franchise could eventually leave Portland. Silver did not completely close that door, but his preference was unmistakable. The NBA commissioner made clear [...]
"The Commish appears to want a positive resolution in Portland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 12:29 PMAdam Silver Draws A Hard Line On Trail Blazers Staying In Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves facing a bigger question about the future than anything happening on the court. That issue came into sharper focus when Adam Silver was asked whether the franchise could eventually leave Portland. Silver did not completely close that door, but his preference was unmistakable. The NBA commissioner made clear [...]
- Blazer's EdgeSep 15, 2026, 8:57 PMRead NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s Full Statement on the Trail Blazers - Blazer's Edge
The Commish appears to want a positive resolution in Portland.
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