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Portland’s city officials just dropped a draft 20-year lease proposal with the Trail Blazers, bringing the team’s future in town one step closer — but with major controversy brewing. The deal includes fan perks like free TriMet rides with tickets and demands the Blazers cover renovation cost overruns, while also pushing for labor peace agreements. Commissioner Adam Silver had warned negotiations were stalling, and the owner has threatened relocation unless public funding is approved. Yet councilors say they were blindsided — the draft was sent to the Blazers before any official council review, sparking frustration over sidelined input. With another executive session looming, the fate of the Moda Center and the Blazers’ future hangs in the balance.

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