Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon makes changes amid relocation questions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:47 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Tom Dundon, the newly appointed owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, has made significant staff changes in his first week, dismissing the team's consulting firm, lobbyists, and franchise attorneys. These moves signal a shift in the organization as Dundon seeks to negotiate a long-term lease possibly worth $600 million in public funding. Sources indicate growing skepticism around Dundon's motivations and interest in the franchise's future. Questions surrounding the potential relocation of the Trail Blazers are also emerging as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver remains uncharacteristically quiet on the matter.
- •Tom Dundon fires consulting firm and lobbyists for the Trail Blazers
- •Dismissals occur amid talks of potential relocation
- •Sources skeptical of Dundon's commitment to negotiations
- •Questions arise about NBA Commissioner's silence
- •$600 million public funding linked to lease negotiations
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