​Tom Dundon’s tenure as owner of the Portland Trail Blazers hasn’t exactly gotten off to a … shall we say … smooth start.Since officially taking over the franchise on April 1, several decisions made by Dundon have drawn criticism from fans and local officials alike.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow, the latest dispute surrounding Moda Center negotiations has drawn the attention of NBA commissioner Adam Silver — and his comments should concern anyone invested in the Blazers’ long-term future in Portland.”I spent time with Tom and his partners here in Las Vegas,” Silver said via Aaron Mesh of Willamette Week. “and what we are most focused on right now, the league office, is the deal that we discussed when we were in Portland in March. I was hoping more progress would’ve been made by now on that agreement, and it seems to have gone off track in various ways. I have a colleague who’s day-to-day on it, but we are working with both sides to ensure the Trail Blazers can have a long-term future in Portland. But there are several open issues that still need to be resolved.”Silver’s comments didn’t emerge in a vacuum, either.According to reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting, Portland city councilors are expected to vote on a term sheet for the Moda Center renovation without seeing specifics regarding exactly where portions of the funding would be allocated.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIndependent columnist John Canzano later reported that communication between the Blazers and city officials has largely stalled, with City Council President Jamie Dunphy publicly expressing frustration with the organization’s lack of responsiveness.”One incredibly easy way that the negotiations could get back on track is if the Blazers could respond to some of the basic requests for information we have repeatedly asked for since April but have yet to receive,” Dunphy wrote on social media. “Maybe Commissioner Silver can help us with that?”Portland Mayor Keith Wilson echoed similar concerns, stating that the absence of critical information regarding the proposed renovation package has slowed progress during what he described as an urgent stage of negotiations.“We are operating on an aggressive timeline to reach a new lease, and we have been explicit with the Blazers that design information and clarity around public investment are necessary to move forward,” Wilson said. “The absence of essential details from the Blazers is slowing progress at a moment when urgency is required. We know that the NBA is committed to Portland and we look forward to working with them to ensure negotiations on a renovated Moda Center and a new long-term lease happen in good faith.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Blazers have pushed back on that characterization … as director of public affairs Charles Boyle insisted the organization has worked closely with local and state officials throughout the process and is prepared to begin formal negotiations i