Public funds drive Moda Center overhaul to keep the Blazers in Portland
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Portland and Oregon officials are near a roughly $870 million public package to renovate Moda Center in exchange for a 20-year lease guaranteeing the Blazers stay in Portland, funded through state bonds, city and county contributions, and various revenue streams; negotiations continue amid concerns about funding sources and potential team relocation as the sale to Tom Dundon progresses.
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