Canzano: Where is Adam Silver on this Trail Blazers mess?
Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano • • sports
Key Points:
- Tom Dundon, new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, swiftly fired the team's consulting firm, lobbyists, and franchise attorneys during his first week.
- These dismissed parties had been instrumental in negotiating with Oregon for potential public funding tied to a long-term lease extension.
- Dundon's actions suggest a significant strategic shift at the team's headquarters, raising speculation about the franchise's future location.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has remained notably silent amid growing questions about the Trail Blazers' direction.
- Sources express skepticism about Dundon's engagement and intentions, noting his apparent lack of interest in ongoing negotiations.
