Tom Dundon Reportedly Lowballing Potential Blazers Coaching Candidates
Blazer's Edge • • sports
Key Points:
- Portland Blazers owner Tom Dundon aims to limit the new head coach's salary to $1.5 million annually, which is below the NBA standard for head coaches.
- The targeted salary range aligns more closely with that of top NBA assistant coaches rather than full-time head coaches.
- This modest budget is expected to influence the Blazers' coaching search, likely steering them toward hiring a current NBA assistant coach.
- High-level college coaches typically command salaries exceeding Portland's proposed budget, making them less likely candidates.
- Interim coach Tiago Splitter has expressed interest in retaining the head coaching position, but the final decision remains uncertain.
