The Blazers’ $4.25 billion buyer owes team more than bargain-basement management

Blazers owner accused of unusual cost-cutting move during NBA playoffs after buying team for $4.25 billion

There were reports that the Blazers' two-way players were being left at home during the playoffs in what’s believed to be a cost-cutting measure by new owner Tom Dundon.

New Trail Blazers Owner Catching Heat For Pattern Of Penny-Pinching After Buying Team For Over $4 Billion

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon It’s been less than a month since Tom Dundon became the proud new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers after spending more than $4 billion to acquire the franchise. However, his tenure has gotten off to a rough start thanks to a slew of reports concerning the lengths he’s willing to go to in order to avoid shelling out more money than he has to. Based on how things have been trending over the past few decades, purch…

The Blazers’ $4.25 billion buyer owes team more than bargain-basement management

SAN ANTONIO -- Tom Dundon is not a poor man. He just put together a deal to buy the Trail Blazers -- his second major professional sports team -- for $4.25 billion.

Blazers pulled another cheap move to open playoffs

Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Tom Dundon, the new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, before a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images The Portland Trail Blazers are blazing new trails in the realm of cost-cutting. The Blazers already made negative headlines after getting through the play-in tournament, when it was revealed Friday that the team was n…