Blazers Owner Tom Dundon’s Cost-Cutting and Coaching Search Stir Controversy Amid Playoff Return
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Updated · Blazer's Edge · Apr 22
Blazers Owner Tom Dundon’s Cost-Cutting and Coaching Search Stir Controversy Amid Playoff Return
52 articles · Updated · Blazer's Edge · Apr 22
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has implemented aggressive cost-cutting measures and begun a widespread coaching search during the team's first playoff run in five years.
Interim coach Tiago Splitter remains focused despite reports Dundon is contacting numerous candidates, including college and NBA coaches, while negotiations for Splitter’s contract stalled.
Dundon’s frugality, including travel and staff cutbacks, has caused internal concern and public scrutiny, marking a sharp contrast to previous ownership’s lavish approach.
Dundon's NHL team thrived after cuts. Can he repeat that magic in the NBA?
Will Tom Dundon's 'El Cheapo' reputation ultimately scare away top NBA free agents?
Can a team build a winning culture while cutting costs on everything but star players?
After cutting travel and tickets, is the team's second mascot, Douglas Fur, next?
Is a local co-owner enough to guarantee the Trail Blazers stay in Portland long-term?
How does a billionaire demand $600M in public funds while refusing to buy fan T-shirts?