Will the Blazers Stay Put? - KBND
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A conspiracy theory claims the NBA is quietly steering the Blazers toward Las Vegas or Seattle — no expansion needed, just relocation pressure behind closed doors.
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Theory Briefing
- A circulating theory holds that the NBA prefers relocation over expansion to place teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.
- The Blazers' future location is uncertain enough that fans and analysts are reading league motives into franchise decisions.
- Relocation without expansion would preserve existing revenue shares — giving current owners a financial reason to prefer it.