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Dundon grateful as Hurricanes reach Stanley Cup Final, praises culture and leadership
sports24 days ago

Dundon grateful as Hurricanes reach Stanley Cup Final, praises culture and leadership

Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon says he’s “super thankful” after Carolina clinched its first Stanley Cup Final since 2006, crediting Rod Brind’Amour’s leadership, GM Eric Tulsky’s smart roster moves, and the team’s strong culture for turning years of steady improvement into a Cup Final berth against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Trail Blazers Undergo Major Business Shakeup, Cutting About 70 Jobs
business1 month ago

Trail Blazers Undergo Major Business Shakeup, Cutting About 70 Jobs

The Portland Trail Blazers laid off about 70 employees from their business operations department as part of a restructuring to position the organization for the future, per The Rose Garden Report and The Oregonian. President of business operations Dewayne Hankins said the changes were aimed at long-term success and to support those affected, marking the first major change under new owner Tom Dundon, who has indicated a willingness to invest in players while scrutinizing the business side.

Blazers Undertake Major Business-Side Restructuring Under New Owner
business1 month ago

Blazers Undertake Major Business-Side Restructuring Under New Owner

Under new owner Tom Dundon, the Portland Trail Blazers laid off roughly 40–70 business-side staff (about 20% of the department), a move confirmed by Dewayne Hankins and affecting long-time reporters like Casey Holdahl. The cuts come as the team seeks public funding for a Moda Center overhaul and amid scrutiny of Dundon’s cost-cutting approach; Oregon WARN notices had not yet been filed as of publication.

Cronin Defends Dundon, Says Blazers Will Spend Big When It Counts
sports1 month ago

Cronin Defends Dundon, Says Blazers Will Spend Big When It Counts

Portland GM Joe Cronin defended owner Tom Dundon against cheapness criticism, saying Dundon is willing to spend big when it matters and noting the team discussed costly moves at the trade deadline, including potentially triggering the luxury tax. Cronin stressed that reports of a tight head-coach budget are misleading and that compensation will scale with the coach’s experience and risk. Tiago Splitter called the surrounding chatter exaggerated. Cronin admitted a miscommunication led to excluding two-way players from playoff road trips, later correcting by adding them for Game 5, and the Blazers plan a broad, flexible coaching search with a focus on efficiency and prudent spending.

Dundon’s Quiet Coach Hunt Signals Blazers’ High-Stakes Reboot
sports2 months ago

Dundon’s Quiet Coach Hunt Signals Blazers’ High-Stakes Reboot

Before taking control of the Portland Trail Blazers, owner Tom Dundon reportedly talked with several high-profile coaches and executives—including Josh Schertz, Ben McCollum, Michael Malone, Tom Thibodeau and Masai Ujiri—indicating a broad coaching-search that isn’t solely about cost. The exchanges highlight a focus on finding the best candidate, reflect the NBA’s word-of-mouth culture, and have drawn some criticism for perceived disrespect to interim coach Tiago Splitter, with no hire announced yet.

Dundon’s Frugal Playbook Signals a New NBA Ownership Era
business2 months ago

Dundon’s Frugal Playbook Signals a New NBA Ownership Era

Portland’s new owner Tom Dundon is aggressively cutting costs—whether by skipping playoff T-shirts, not bringing Two-Way Contract players to postseason games, or reportedly lowballing a head coach’s salary—patterns that the piece argues could foreshadow a broader, profit-focused shift in NBA ownership as franchise values rise and owners seek faster returns. This creates tension around player development, coaching credibility, and the sustainability of a competitive team culture.

Dundon’s Frugal Playbook Rewrites the Blazers’ Culture
sports2 months ago

Dundon’s Frugal Playbook Rewrites the Blazers’ Culture

Portland’s new owner Tom Dundon is slashing non-essential costs—such as travel and staff expenses—and overseeing an expansive coaching search, arguing the priority is winning and efficiency. The approach has sparked backlash and morale questions inside the organization, but insiders say Dundon believes this frugality will pay off, with promises to spend on the roster when needed.

Portland Snubs Two-Way Players on Playoff Road Trip to San Antonio
sports-basketball2 months ago

Portland Snubs Two-Way Players on Playoff Road Trip to San Antonio

Portland did not bring its two-way players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent on the road for the first two games of its playoff series in San Antonio, a move Sean Highkin calls “outside standard practice” and tied to owner Tom Dundon’s cost-cutting reputation; two-way players aren’t postseason eligible but are typically on road trips, while Love and Sidy Cissoko had contributed during injury-plagued stretches; the piece also notes broader budget concerns around coaching hires and staff costs.