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Blazers decline invitation to meeting with Portland city officials

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:54 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Blazers decline invitation to meeting with Portland city officials
Summary

The Portland Trail Blazers have declined an invitation from the City of Portland to attend a work session addressing ongoing arena lease negotiations. City Council president Jamie Dunphy offered the invitation in a letter to Blazers president Dewayne Hankins. This request comes amid significant disagreements between the team and the city regarding the proposed term sheet. The next step remains unclear as both sides appear to be at an impasse.

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  • •Blazers rejected a work session with Portland city officials.
  • •City Council president Jamie Dunphy sent the invitation.
  • •Disputes over arena lease negotiations persist.
  • •No further meetings are scheduled for negotiations.
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  • 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Blazers reject city officials' invitation to attend work session to discuss concerns
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Blazers reject city officials' invitation to attend work session to discuss concerns

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