Dundon confirmed the sale while declining to comment on the exact transaction value, saying he was “ very excited .” The estate of billionaire Paul Allen announced the Blazers were formally up for sale in May,

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reached a tentative agreement to buy the Portland Trail Blazers from Paul Allen’s estate, according to people familiar with the details. Others in the group include Blue Owl Capital co-president Marc Zahr and Portland-based Sheel Tyle,

Paul Allen’s estate has agreed to a tentative agreement to sell the Portland Trail Blazers to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon.