Blazers Owner Targets Portland Championship Amid Arena Talks

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland, citing the team’s 42-win season and return to the playoffs as a foundation for further progress. He highlighted the roster’s additions and returning players, and said the expectation is to compete each night and keep improving. Dundon also said the organization is focused on keeping Moda Center among the NBA’s best arenas, but offered no specific renovation plans or assurance that the team will remain in Portland. The arena’s future is part of ongoing negotiations over a proposed public funding package of about $586 million and a new long-term lease; the Blazers’ current lease expires in 2030, and key terms remain unresolved ahead of a December funding deadline.