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A series of firings and layoffs have raised concerns about the viability of the Portland Trail Blazers' future under new owner Tom Dundon.
Tom Dundon is not exactly becoming the most lovable pro sports team owner out there. The new Blazers owner has already faced backlash over the team’s recent cost-cutting measures, but there appears to be no stopping Portland from tightening its belt further. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that Portland went through with a massive layoff. The … The post Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Portland Trail Blazers continue to find ways to win the war against spending money. The Blazers have laid off at least 50 “long-term” team employees, according to NBA reporter Evan Sidery. Other reporters have mentioned that the number could be as high as 70, with cuts primarily being on the business side of operations. … The post Blazers pulling yet another cost-cutting move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
"If that's too hard for people, then I'm not right for them" - Blazers owner doubles down on controversial cost-cutting move Basketball Network
The Portland Trail Blazers’ new owner remained resolute in handling the hotel situation and stood by his overall approach to management.
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundun has admitted that he still has a lot to learn when it comes to NBA spending habits. Dundun has caught a ton of flak in his first season as the Blazers’ owner for his seemingly excessive cost-cutting measures. His name went viral after news of his decision to cut … The post Blazers owner responds to backlash over his ‘cheap’ moves appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
How Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon brought cheap cost-cutting measures from Hurricanes to Portland sportingnews.com
The long-rumored sale of the Portland Trail Blazers finally went through this season, as private equity investor and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon took over the team just in time for the playoffs. Almost immediately, Dundon began cutting costs. Reports surfaced on the team’s slimmed-down travel accommodations and its meager budget for its next head…
Tom Dundon is apparently leaving no stone unturned in his continued attempts to save a few bucks. The new Portland Trail Blazers owner Dundon may target the team’s mascots, Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur, as part of his latest cost-cutting measure. Brian Berger of Sports Business Radio reported on Tuesday that Dundon does … The post Blazers owner Tom Dundon may target team’s mascots in latest cost-cutting move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Portland Trail Blazers’ new ownership group is facing mounting criticism after reports of strict cost-cutting measures, with former NBA player Chandler Parsons publicly calling out the approach. Parsons reacted on X, formerly known as Twitter, after details of the reported policies surfaced. “how to never get a free agent” The criticism follows reporting from […] The post Chandler Parsons calls out new Blazers owner for stingy cost-cutting rules appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Word on the street is the new owner of the Portland Blazers is focused on cutting costs, so here are some ways that he can save even more money.
Dundon became the Trail Blazers owner in late March.
It’s been less than a month since Tom Dundon became the proud new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers after spending more than $4 billion to acquire the franchise. However, his tenure has gotten off to a rough start thanks to a slew of reports concerning the lengths he’s willing to go to in order […] The post New Trail Blazers Owner Catching Heat For Pattern Of Penny-Pinching After Buying Team For Over $4 Billion appeared first on BroBible.
Fans berate Portland Trail Blazers owner for his bizarre cost-cutting methods.
The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the NBA Playoffs, but the spotlight has quickly shifted to Tom Dundon and his decisions. This playoffs run should be about momentum and belief. Instead, headlines around the new Trail Blazers owner now carry a different tone. According to The Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin, the Trail Blazers […] The post Tom Dundon making his mark on Trail Blazers’ playoff run, and fans won’t love it appeared first on ClutchPoints.
