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Portland Trail Blazers Launch NBA G League Team to Play at Chiles Center on the University of Portland Campus

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 26, 2023) – The Portland Trail Blazers and the NBA G League today announced that the Trail Blazers have acquired the right to own and operate an NBA G League team that will launch in the Chiles Center on the University of Portland's campus in North Portland. The team is expected to debut in the 2023-24 season. With today's announcement, the NBA G League expands to a record 31 teams for the 2023-24 season. The name and brand identity of the team will be announced at a later date, as well as the front office and coaching staff.