Joe Cronin defends Tom Dundon over Blazers cost-cutting reports
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Updated · Blazer's Edge · Apr 30
Joe Cronin defends Tom Dundon over Blazers cost-cutting reports
13 articles · Updated · Blazer's Edge · Apr 30
At Portland's end-of-season media session, Cronin said Dundon approved a trade that would have triggered a $20m tax bill and pushed the team near the first apron.
He said the owner had discussed using cash to buy into the draft and had independently purchased a new hyperbaric chamber to support players.
Cronin said Dundon favours efficiency and a disciplined approach, but rejected portrayals of him as unwilling to spend when moves are needed to improve the roster.
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