Wyden vies to keep Portland's NBA ties amid Trail Blazers sale

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – One day after Paul Allen's estate announced it has started the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is advocating to keep Portland’s ties to the National Basketball Association.

On Wednesday, Sen. Wyden sent a letter to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, describing Portland -- and Oregon's -- love for the Blazers.

“Portland, Oregon and the NBA have proven a winning combination since 1970 – with the city and our entire state...