'More people just creates more problems': Trail Blazers new owner defends laying off 70 people

The NBA’s Newest, Cheapest Owner Shows How Billionaires Ruin Sports

Ultra-rich owners think purely in terms of money, and they don’t care about players, fans, or the cities that support them. The Trail Blazers’ Tom Dundon is just the latest example.

'More people just creates more problems': Trail Blazers new owner defends laying off 70 people

Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Tom Dundon, owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, visits with fans after a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn ImagesTom Dundon, the new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, has come under fire for some of the cost-cutting measures he has taken since acquiring the team. Dundon’s controversial decisions have included axing playoff t-shirts for fans, hesitan…

Tom Dundon defends Trail Blazers layoffs

Tom Dundon defended the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to lay off 70 employees, explaining that he believes the organization had become overcrowded and inefficient prior to his arrival. The new majority owner said his approach is centered around operating the franchise with the same business principles he applies elsewhere. “People are happier when they’re busy […] The post Tom Dundon defends Trail Blazers layoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.…