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Silver was asked about the upcoming sale of the Trail Blazers and whether he wants to see them remain in Portland during his annual NBA Board of Governors press conference in Las Vegas, site of the 2025 Summer League. The estate of Paul G. Allen announced on May 13 that the Blazers were for sale. The process is expected to last into next season.
Once upon a time, Nassir Little was one of the top recruits in the country. He went to North Carolina with a lot of fanfare, and he showed enough promise to enter the NBA as a first-round pick of the Portland Trail Blazers. But six years after that draft, Little is leaving the states. He's heading to Japan.
One of the surprises at the 2025 NBA draft was the Portland Trail Blazers selecting Chinese Yang Hansen at No. 16 overall, a player many considered a fringe first-round prospect at best.
The Portland Trail Blazers are set to enter their 56th season in the Pacific Northwest. More news: Blazers Sending Clear Message With Jrue Holiday Trade Says