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Nike co-founder Phil Knight no longer interested in purchasing Trail Blazers: Knight made an offer on the team in 2022.
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Key FactsPhil Knight Ends Interest in Buying Trail Blazers
May 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: columbian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: columbian.com
- The 87-year-old Knight said Wednesday that he was no longer interested in acquiring the team.
- Phil Knight and Alan Smolinisky reportedly offered just over $2 billion in 2022, but Jody Allen rejected it.
- The estate announced Tuesday that the Trail Blazers would be made available for purchase.
- CNBC valued the Trail Blazers at $3.65 billion, ranking them 22nd among the NBA’s 30 teams.
However, at my current age, I can confirm that I no longer have interest in acquiring the team.— Phil Knight, in a statement to The Oregonian/OregonLive
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