The Moda Center in Portland, home of the Trail Blazers. No way. Bonkers. A real stretch. That's the response I got in our Slack thread after floating

Shaedon Sharpe is eyeing a new deal from the Portland Trail Blazers. Per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, Sharpe and the Blazers are expected to discuss a long-term extension this summer. This offseason figures to be a crucial next step in Portland's rebuild.

Sen. Ron Wyden, an ardent fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, is taking proactive steps to sell the deep support Rip City has for the Blazers and that the team should remain in Portland. On Tuesday, the Paul Allen estate announced that the Blazers were up for sale, seven years after Allen died in 2018 at age 65.

The estate of Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen announced Tuesday its intent to sell the team. The franchise hired a law firm to assist with the sale process, which it expects to draw out into the 2025-26 NBA season. All proceeds from the sale will go toward philanthropic endeavors, per Allen's wishes, the team announced.

The Portland Trail Blazers will have the 11th pick in next month’s NBA Draft, it was announced at Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery.

Duke guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives against North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22), guard RJ Davis (4) and guard Elliot Cadeau, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) AP

After the festivities were over, Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin shared a few thoughts with assembled media. The Blazers released the video on YouTube. It can be found here. Key quotes are just below.