It’s hard to ignore that both the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers are in a state of uncertainty given that they’re simultaneously retooling/rebuilding following failures to make the playoffs, and there are several reports suggesting that these franchises will be sold within the next few years.
The New York Times reported on Thursday that Oregon native and Nike founder Phil Knight and his group, which includes Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Alan Smolinisky, submitted a bid for more than $2 billion to purchase the Blazers. In the briefest of brief statements, the Blazers confirmed Knight’s offer was received but that the NBA franchise is not for sale.