Joe Cronin interview: Blazers GM on coaching search, Tom Dundon, roster, franchise’s reputation, more

'He's about winning': Blazers’ GM defends Tom Dundon, calls media depiction of team owner 'disturbing'

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The consensus was universal on Thursday. The Blazers players want acting head coach Tiago Splitter back in the full-time role next season. But what about owner Tom Dundon? Time will tell there. “I want to stay, but we’ve got to talk through some things and figure it out, honestly,” said Splitter. [...]

Joe Cronin interview: Blazers GM on coaching search, Tom Dundon, roster, franchise’s reputation, more

TUALATIN — Less than 48 hours after the Portland Trail Blazers lost in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, Joe Cronin spoke at length following exit interviews at the team’s practice facility in Tualatin.

Blazers GM Cronin On Coaching Search, Dundon, More

Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin conducted an end-of-season press conference on Thursday, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Portland, which was making its first playoff appearance since 2021, was eliminated by San Antonio on Tuesday. Cronin confirmed the Blazers are conducting a search for a new head coach, stating that interim coach Tiago Splitter is a candidate to be promoted to the position full time. “But we’re also looking around…