On May 13, 2025, the Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership group shocked the world by putting the team up for sale. It shocked because they thought Jody Allen would stay as the owner.

Sports fans in Missouri and Kansas are free to dream a little dream, and many would love to see the Kansas City Trail Blazers become a reality. The estate of late Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen put the team up for sale Tuesday, and Kansas City has an NBA-ready arena in T-Mobile Center.

The Portland Trail Blazers are for sale so we take a look at potential new ownership and who might be the names looking to buy.

The Blazers are for sale, the team announced Tuesday. Why it matters: The sale could be the start of what fans hope will be a turning point for the team after several middling seasons, with some deep-pocketed potential buyers who have already shown interest.

Nike co-founder Phil Knight had previously pursued purchasing the Trail Blazers in 2022. . Nike co-founder Phil Knight is “no longer interested” in purchasing the

Paul Allen's estate announced Tuesday that the franchise is for sale, which could mean brighter days ahead on the court and potential relocation concerns.