The Portland Trail Blazers face a make-or-break moment as their current arena deal expires in 2030, with new owner Tom Dundon pushing for public funding to build a new home — but the city’s not biting. Meanwhile, cities like Kansas City, Mexico City, and Virginia Beach are quietly positioning themselves as NBA-ready destinations, each with unique advantages: Kansas City’s long-dormant NBA hunger, Mexico City’s massive fan base and existing G League presence, and Virginia Beach’s strategic distance from D.C. — all vying for the league’s next big move.

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