Bill Simmons comments on potential Trail Blazers relocation concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Bill Simmons recently expressed concerns regarding the future of the Portland Trail Blazers following Tom Dundon's acquisition of the team. During a podcast, Simmons speculated that Dundon might relocate the franchise to capitalize on a lucrative expansion market, having bought the team for approximately $4.25 billion — significantly less than rumored figures for new franchises. He highlighted Kansas City as a likely candidate for relocation, contrasting it with Seattle, which he believes would prefer an expansion team rather than another loss. Simmons also noted Dundon’s ownership of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes as a red flag in terms of community investment.
- •Bill Simmons raises concerns about Blazers' future under Tom Dundon.
- •Dundon purchased the team for $4.25 billion this spring.
- •Simmons identifies Kansas City as a potential relocation market.
- •He contrasts Kansas City with Seattle regarding relocation sentiments.
- •Simmons doubts Dundon's commitment to Portland community investment.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Bill Simmons coins new nickname for Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon as relocation rumours continue
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Bill Simmons raises concerning Blazers relocation scenario
"Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is being criticized from all angles. To nobody’s surprise, Bill Simmons is among his funniest detractors, coming up with a hilarious new nickname.
"Bill Simmons laid out a theory about Tom Dundon's purchase of the Trail Blazers that has real relocation implications for Portland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:07 AMBill Simmons coins new nickname for Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon as relocation rumours continue
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is being criticized from all angles. To nobody’s surprise, Bill Simmons is among his funniest detractors, coming up with a hilarious new nickname.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:02 AMBill Simmons raises concerning Blazers relocation scenario
Bill Simmons laid out a theory about Tom Dundon's purchase of the Trail Blazers that has real relocation implications for Portland.
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