Dundon’s Playoff Budget: The Cost-Cutting Saga in Portland
TL;DR
Portland earned a playoff spot amid turmoil, but the story has shifted to owner Tom Dundon’s reported cost-cutting moves during the postseason—ranging from restricting staff perks and skipping away-game media to pursuing the cheapest possible head coach—raising questions about the impact on team chemistry, performance, and fan perception.
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- Trail Blazers reportedly cutting costs on player travel, hotel checkouts in Tom Dundon's first month as owner Yahoo Sports
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