Oregon's income tax is why pro sports franchises are so weak.  All players and entertainers pay a pro rata tax on Oregon income.  Blazers will never get the kind of free agents they  need due to 11% highest state income tax.  Salary cap makes no deference to
local taxes.  The smart deal for Allen would be to move to Seattle where he could actually get the talent needed to win a championship.  And Portland had better be content with professional frisbee golf,  soccer,  chef competitions.