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First injury report of the season for Wednesday's opener vs. Phoenix: Deni Avdija is questionable (right ankle soreness) and Micah Potter is questionable (illness). Shaedon Sharpe (right meniscus surgery), Chris Youngblood (left ankle soreness) and Branden Carlson (concussion protocol) are out.
Source: Official NBA injury report, via @NBAInjuryAlert and Kellan Olson - Confirmed
Arena talks between Tom Dundon and Portland officials have stalled over a $1 billion-plus settlement figure tied to the Moda Center lease's "first-class" maintenance clause. Dundon wants a 10-year buyout option instead of the required 20-year lease commitment.
Source: The Oregonian (Bill Oram) - Confirmed
The Blazers announced new fan offerings for Wednesday's season opener at Moda Center: new food, expanded parking options, a raffle, and bag policy details.
Source: Elias Esquivel, Blazers On SI - Confirmed
Scoot Henderson on missing out on an extension: "It is what it is. Man above doesn't make any mistakes. I'm just going to continue to play my best ball." Asked if he was disappointed: "Grateful." He said the front office told him "they believe in me" and "right now I'm healthy, so that's as much as I can ask for."
Source: Scoot Henderson media availability, via @blazersforreal and @nbapresserwire - Confirmed
Tom Dundon is in Portland meeting face to face with city officials as both sides work toward a long-term deal to keep the team there, the first in-person talks since The Athletic's relocation report.
Source: Wright Gazaway, KATU