Blazers address council over Moda Center renovation and lease
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Trail Blazers leadership attended a city council meeting in Portland on July 30 to discuss their $600 million renovation proposal for the Moda Center. The team is seeking a $120 million contribution from the city and $88 million from Multnomah County, needed to secure a larger funding package. Despite discussions, the team's representatives projected mixed signals about their negotiation stance, citing a concern about a lawsuit over renovation responsibilities. The council plans to vote on the funding contributions on August 12, while discussions surrounding the proposed arena agreement are set to begin next week.
- •Team seeks $120 million from Portland and $88 million from Multnomah County.
- •Discussions follow weeks of public tension over arena lease terms.
- •Council to vote on funding contributions on August 12.
- •Hankins asserts the team wants to remain in Portland.
- •Concerns regarding potential lawsuits over renovation responsibilities were raised.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Blazers Defend Arena Pitch in Testy City Council Meeting
"The city and team have publicly sparred over the Moda Center.
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