Portland councilor calls Blazers relocation threat a bluff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
A councilor from Portland recently characterized the notion of the Trail Blazers relocating as 'a massive bluff.' Some members of the county commission share this sentiment. Local leaders are seeking conditions to negotiate, including interests in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, adjacent to the Moda Center. The comments underline ongoing discussions about the team's future in Portland.
- •Portland councilor dismisses relocation talks as not serious.
- •County commission members privately support this view.
- •Local leaders are pushing for concessions in negotiations.
- •Interests include the Veterans Memorial Coliseum next to Moda Center.
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