> Tyle reiterated that keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland is a priority for the ownership group. He said the team is continuing to meet with government officials, city stakeholders and business leaders in an effort to reach an agreement.
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> “When we bought the team, we didn’t just buy the Trail Blazers, we bought the Portland Trail Blazers,” Tyle said. “The Portland part is critical.”
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> Tyle explained that growing up around the Buffalo Bills helped him understand the importance of professional sports to a community. He said he has developed a strong connection to Portland, where his daughter was born, and recognizes the role the Trail Blazers play in the city.
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> “We’re not going to stop until it’s done,” Tyle said of the arena negotiations.
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> When asked about the possibility of a deal being completed within the next two months before the state funding expires, Tyle said the organization is working hard to make that happen.