Blazers owner accused of unusual cost-cutting move during NBA playoffs
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Tom Dundon, after purchasing the Portland Trail Blazers for $4.25 billion, is reportedly implementing cost-cutting measures, including not bringing two-way players to playoff games to save expenses.
- The decision to leave players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood, and Jayson Kent home during the first-round playoff series against the Spurs is unusual, as other NBA teams typically bring two-way players even if they don't play.
- Dundon has faced criticism for penny-pinching, including having team staff check out of hotel rooms early to avoid late fees and not providing fan giveaway shirts during the playoffs.
- The Trail Blazers are reportedly seeking to pay no more than $1.5 million annually for their next head coach, having interviewed at least 20 college and international candidates, signaling a cautious financial approach.
- Despite Dundon's cost-saving tactics, there is potential for change, but the start of his ownership tenure with the Trail Blazers has been met with skepticism and concern.
