David Adelman reveals a favorite childhood memory of Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers were rumored to be there the acquisition process by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundonwhich, in addition to the limitations of the Moda Center, led to growing concerns that the franchise could be moved out of the city. While the sale is expected to be completed around March 2026number of fans, incl Denver Nuggets‘ head coach David Adelmanthey don’t want the Trail Blazers to move.

Adelman was asked about his favorite childhood memories from Portland, and his response became an impassioned plea.

“They’ve got to keep a team here. They’ve got to find a way to do it. This is a basketball town. Northwest deserves two teams. That would be devastating for this community…Emotionally, I know what this place is and what it means to have a professional basketball team here. It’s not just something to hang out at. It’s something to go and be a part of.” he said of the post on X by journalist Brenna Green.

David Adelman was asked about his favorite childhood memories in Portland @kativinge and turned into an impassioned statement on why the Blazers should stay in the PDKS:

“They have to keep the team here. They have to find a way to do it. This is a basketball town. pic.twitter.com/Gz95dpdVbN

— Brenna Greene (@BrennaGreene_) February 21, 2026

Adelman spent much of his childhood in Portland as he is the son of former Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman, who also played for the team before. The Trail Blazers have been in Portland for more than 55 years, but the pending approval of the $4 billion-plus acquisition of Tom Dundon could change things.

The arena’s infrastructure limitations, combined with new ownership and the fact that the long-term lease expires in 2030, have brought uncertainty about the future. The Trail Blazers are the only major men’s professional sports franchise in the region in leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB or NHL, adding to the importance of the team staying in the city.

However, an immediate relocation seems unlikely. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicated that relocation is “not on the table now,” although the wording leaves the future uncertain, according to VRAL News.