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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.
As new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has addressed controversial topics around the team, another point that has been talked about is the playing time of 2025 first-round pick Yang Hansen. While rumors will surround the Trail Blazers when it comes to Hansen and other topics, Dundon gives his thoughts on Hansen and what […] The post What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With Portland Trail Blazers new owner Tom Dundon having been connected to a few controversial stories, he has come out and broken his silence on the myriad of topics. As rumors surround the Blazers’ new owner in Dundon, he sets the record straight on the accusations against him that he is “cheap.” One topic that […] The post New Blazers owner claims controversial playoff decision was ‘mistake,’ not cheapness appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
With the way he steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs this season, one would think that Tiago Splitter would be a shoo-in as the permanent coach. That, however, is not the case. It was recently reported that team owner Tom Dundon, who bought the Trail Blazers in March, is not willing to give […] The post Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter battling almost 20 other coaches for job appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Plot twist brewing out West, an unexpected contender is crashing the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes and shaking up the summer buzz.
Despite getting knocked out of the opening round of the NBA playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers fans should have reason for excitement. All-Star forward Deni Avdija looks like he’s growing into one of the league’s best players, and the team’s young core took a big step forward. There’s just one big issue: new owner Tom Dundon. […] The post Notoriously Cheap New Portland Trail Blazers Owner Is Spending All His Money On Pickleball Instead appeared first on BroBible.
How Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon brought cheap cost-cutting measures from Hurricanes to Portland sportingnews.com
“Never want to sign there” - Draymond Green slams Tom Dundon for bringing “G-League” cheapness to the Blazers Basketball Network
The Portland Trail Blazers have their backs against the wall when they take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Tuesday. The Trail Blazers are now on the brink of elimination after blowing a 19-point lead in Game 4. Portland has been […] The post Draymond Green urges Adam Silver to step in over Blazers ownership appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Sunday afternoon, the Portland Trail Blazers fell behind 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs with a tough 114-93 loss at home. Amazingly, the Blazers actually led this game by 19 points at one point in the contest, but they quickly fell apart from there, with the Spurs engineering […] The post Blazers’ historic playoff choke jobs vs. Spurs can’t be good for Tiago Splitter’s job security appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tom Dundon’s tenure as the owner of the Trail Blazers has gotten off to an interesting start thanks to a number of reports about his unwillingness to spend more money than absolutely necessary after buying the team for over $4 billion. That includes a bold strategy he is supposedly harnessing in the search for a […] The post St. Louis Coach Reportedly Turned Down Trail Blazers Job After Insulting Offer From New Owner Who Wanted To Pay Him Less Than His College Salary appeared first on BroBible.
As scrutiny continues to build around Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and reports labeling him as “cheap,” Gary Bettman publicly defended Dundon’s track record as an owner. Speaking with Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Thursday, Gary Bettman addressed the perception surrounding Tom Dundon prior to the Carolina Hurricanes’ Game 3 victory […] The post NHL commissioner backs Blazers owner Tom Dundon amid cheap rumors in Portland appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
New reports claim the Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership has introduced aggressive cost-cutting measures, creating buzz around the league.
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.
