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Trail Blazers Undergo Major Business Shakeup, Cutting About 70 Jobs
business8 days 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.

via Hoops Rumors|
#business#dewayne-hankins#layoffs
Trail Blazers Get Noticed in NBA Player Survey: Holiday Underrated, Avdija Overrated
sports21 days ago

Trail Blazers Get Noticed in NBA Player Survey: Holiday Underrated, Avdija Overrated

In The Athletic's NBA Player Survey results, three Trail Blazers appear on the lists: Jrue Holiday is part of a four-way tie for second in the underrated category with 3.3% of votes, and Shaedon Sharpe collects 1.3% further down. On the overrated side, Alperen Sengun leads with 12.3%, while Deni Avdija earns 3.7%—tied with Scottie Barnes, Luka Doncic, and Pascal Siakam. The findings reflect peers' subjective assessments of players, with the piece noting the potential starting lineup a Doncic-Avdija-Barnes-Siakam quartet would form.

via Blazer's Edge|
#jrue-holiday#nba#overrated
Wembanyama’s Dominance Seals Spurs’ 3-1 Lead Over Blazers
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama’s Dominance Seals Spurs’ 3-1 Lead Over Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers blew a 17-point first-half lead and were outscored 73-35 after halftime, losing 114-93 to the San Antonio Spurs to fall behind 3-1 in their first‑round series. Victor Wembanyama dominated in the paint with 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 blocks, while Scoot Henderson went 0-for-7 and Portland’s late third-quarter collapse and 18 turnovers sealed the setback. Portland’s season hangs in the balance as Game 5 heads to Tuesday with the Blazers needing a dramatic turnaround and possible roster changes ahead.

via Blazer's Edge|
#nba-playoffs#san-antonio-spurs#sports
Wembanyama’s Return Sparks Spurs’ 4th-Quarter Rally in Game 4
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama’s Return Sparks Spurs’ 4th-Quarter Rally in Game 4

Victor Wembanyama returned to anchor a decisive second-half surge as the Spurs erased a 17-point halftime deficit to beat the Trail Blazers 114-93 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead and setting up a possible series-clinching home game. San Antonio tightened its defense, received strong showings from Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox, and erupted for 40 points in the fourth while Portland struggled with turnovers and uneven depth.

via Pounding The Rock|
#comeback#nba-playoffs#note-top5tags-should-be-five-items-only-remove-extra-if-needed
Wembanyama returns to power Spurs past Blazers, pushing series lead to 3-1
2026-nba-playoffs1 month ago

Wembanyama returns to power Spurs past Blazers, pushing series lead to 3-1

Victor Wembanyama returned from concussion with 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven blocks and four steals to fuel a 114-93 Spurs win that erased a 17-point halftime deficit and gave San Antonio a 3-1 series edge over Portland; De'Aaron Fox added a game-high 28 points as San Antonio surged in the second half, while Jrue Holiday tallied 20 for Portland in the loss.

via NBA|
#2026-nba-playoffs#deaaron-fox#playoffs
Dundon’s Frugal Playbook Signals a New NBA Ownership Era
business1 month 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.

via Blazer's Edge|
#business#cost-cutting#nba-ownership
Dundon’s Penny-Pinching Playbook Comes to the Trail Blazers
nba1 month ago

Dundon’s Penny-Pinching Playbook Comes to the Trail Blazers

Portland’s sale to Tom Dundon for about $4.25 billion arrives with a cost-cutting reputation: he reportedly aims to keep the head coach’s salary around $1.5 million a year, staff were told to check out early to dodge late fees, playoff T-shirts won’t be handed out, and two-way players will not travel with the playoff team, a contrast to typical NBA practice; Dundon’s Hurricanes tenure featured similar frugality, but while results have been strong, observers question whether these penny-pinching moves will truly help the Blazers win.

via Defector|
#budget-cuts#coaching-salary#dundon
Wembanyama’s playoff encore eyed as Spurs host Game 2
2026-playoffs-west-first-round-or-sas-2-vs-por-71 month ago

Wembanyama’s playoff encore eyed as Spurs host Game 2

After Victor Wembanyama’s record-setting 35-point playoff debut in Game 1, San Antonio looks to build on the win by evaluating how he follows up in Game 2, while Portland must boost its offense against a tough Spurs defense and Jrue Holiday/Shaedon Sharpe need more efficient shooting — all as Spurs coach Mitch Johnson faces playoff decision-making in the West First Round.

via NBA|
#2026-playoffs-west-first-round-or-sas-2-vs-por-7#game-2#nba-playoffs-2026
Spurs Seek 2-0 Edge as Wembanyama Shines in Game 1 Preview
sports1 month ago

Spurs Seek 2-0 Edge as Wembanyama Shines in Game 1 Preview

San Antonio hosts Portland for Game 2 after a dominant Game 1 led by Victor Wembanyama; Portland’s Deni Advija is the key scoring threat and San Antonio must slow him, reduce turnovers, and continue solid defense. Portland’s plan to guard Wembanyama with Camara and guard Castle with Clingan challenges the Spurs’ rotation, so guards like Vassell, Fox, Harper, and Castle will need to raise their level to protect home court, especially if Portland’s three-point shooters find a rhythm after a 26% night in Game 1.

via Pounding The Rock|
#game-preview#nba-playoffs#sports
nba-playoffs1 month ago

Wembanyama shines as Spurs open playoffs with win over Blazers

Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points to spark San Antonio’s 111-98 Game 1 win over Portland, setting a Spurs playoff debut scoring record and highlighting the young Spurs core (Castle, Vassell, Harper). The game also marked the first Spurs playoff without Gregg Popovich since 1999 and their first postseason win since 2019, while Portland’s Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 30 but got little help against San Antonio’s defense.

via NBA|
#debut#nba-playoffs#playoffs
Spurs Kick Off Playoffs at Home Against Trail Blazers
sports1 month ago

Spurs Kick Off Playoffs at Home Against Trail Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs host Portland in Game 1 of the first round to start their playoff run, with seven Spurs making their playoff debuts after a week off. The preview emphasizes discipline, rest vs rust, and avoiding late-game slips, noting the Spurs' talent edge but warning against underestimating Portland. Tip-off is April 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM CT, with Peacock streaming.

via Pounding The Rock|
#game-1#nba-playoffs#preview