The Portland Trail Blazers became a far more expensive team in the short and long-term this offseason by re-signing Allen Crabbe, Meyers Leonard and Moe Harkless while also signing Evan Turner in free agency and extending C.J. McCollum.

Paul Allen was asked if he had any apprehension about investing so much in the team.

"Well, Neil (Olshey) and I go over all those things closely, I think," said Allen. "One of the big decisions was when we discussed signing Evan (Turner) and that worked out. And to get Meyers (Leonard) and Moe (Harkless) back, they were all very deliberate decisions we evaluated. The financial consequences are significant, but that's because we believe in this group of guys. They showed what they can do last year."

Allen was reticent to give specifics on expectations this season.

"I always try not to make, as you know — I think we've done this for a while — I don't make particular predictions on the number of wins and losses. But I think we have a chance to be significantly better than last year. And I think everybody was really encouraged to see how the team came together last year, how well the coaching meshed with the talent. And the guys that Neil brought in, I think, exceeded everybody's expectations. So that was a very encouraging year last year and hopefully we'll build on that."

Allen also said the Blazers are doing well from a business perspective.

"Good. Good. We had a very good year last year. Obviously, we're increasing our payroll. But all the media numbers and everything go up, too. So we're going to be spending more this year, but we think it's justified."

The Portland Trail Blazers will "modernize" their uniforms when Nike takes over the NBA contract for the 17-18 season.

The Blazers could unveil their new uniforms in the spring.

Portland's uniforms have remained relatively unchanged since the early 1990s.

Greg Stiemsma has agreed to a camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Stiemsma last played in the NBA during the 14-15 season, appearing in 17 games with the Toronto Raptors.

Stiemsma spent training camp ahead of the 15-16 season with the Orlando Magic. During Summer League in 2016, Stiemsma participated with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Portland Trail Blazers have met up in San Diego for the second straight season for workouts and bonding.

Nearly everyone except for Noah Vonleh, who underwent surgery on his thigh, is in attendance.

The Blazers have gone through basketball workouts and weight lifting sessions at San Diego State University while also enjoying downtime together off the court.

After the trip, most of the team will return to Portland to work out at the team's practice facility for three weeks before training camp starts in late September.