The Oregonian's Mike Tokito reports a tantalizing bit of news sure to delight basketball fans and Oregon’s tourism industry: The Portland Trail Blazers are applying to host the NBA’s 2017 or 2018 All-Star Game at Moda Center. The economic impact hasn’t been calculated but prior hosts such as Orlando and New Orleans saw about $100 million in activity each. Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan is leading the effort with support of team owner Paul Allen. The news, coming on the heels of…
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