There’s a lot of buzz around basketball in the Rose City, and Sen. Rob Wyden (D-Ore.) is chiming in.
Wyden penned a letter to NBA commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert about the current state of affairs of basketball in Portland.
In his letter, Wyden expresses desire in having a WNBA expansion franchise in Portland, citing the city’s current interest and investment in women’s sports.
He also says that fans are “excited” about the idea of Nike co-founder Phil Knight buying the Portland Trail Blazers when Jody Allen is ready to sell.