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Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Damian Lillard’s bold Stephen Curry claim creates most savage X Community Note ever
The basketball world cannot wait to see Damian Lillard back in action in his second stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. Rip City was thrilled for his much-desired return, but Lillard had to sit out the season due to an Achilles injury.
Why Tiago Splitter's Chances of Keeping Blazers Job Are Fading
The Portland Trail Blazers are still without a permanent head coach for the upcoming season and are one of four teams still with a vacancy. The Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / May 27
New owner Tom Dundon gives controversial reason for firing 70 Portland Trail Blazers employees
Tom Dundon defended the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to lay off roughly 70 employees by arguing the organization had become too crowded to run efficiently.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / May 27
Tom Dundon On Cutting 70 Portland Trail Blazers Employees: 'More People Just Creates More Problems'
Since purchasing the Portland Trail Blazers in late March, new owner Tom Dundon has implemented some interesting business practices. Most of these actions could be justified as “business decisions,” but it is evident that these moves have hurt his reputation as a franchise owner.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 27
Trail Blazers’ Owner Claims Laying Off 70 Workers Actually Makes People 'Happier'
Just months after finalizing the deal to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, Tom Dundon is headlining the Blazers’ offseason. The team has laid off 70 staff members.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 27
Tom Dundon Under Fire for Explanation Behind Firing 70 Trail Blazers Employees
Since buying the Portland Trail Blazers in March 2026 for approximately $4.25 billion, Tom Dundon has become an unpopular name in the community. The Carolina Hurricanes owner made profound changes in his first few months.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26
Blazers owner Tom Dundon breaks silence on laying off 70 Portland employees
The Portland Trail Blazers made the NBA Playoffs this year, but the focus hasn’t been on the court in quite some time. New Blazers owner Tom Dundon has cut costs significantly, including laying off 70 employees.
3 Blazers Were Snubbed For NBA Awards — Here's Why
On a weekend dedicated to announcing the league’s top players and award finalists, the Portland Trail Blazers found themselves often overlooked in 2025-26.
Jason Terry News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 23
Jason Terry Recounts Mavs’ 2011 Title Run, Deems Trail Blazers 'Toughest Matchup'
The Portland Trail Blazers might not have won a championship during 2010-11’s season, but as history shows, they did earn a badge of honor that stands to this day: a competitive six-game series that some have deemed to be the toughest of the Dallas Mavericks’ title run.
Trail Blazers' Head Coaching Search Adds Three More Candidates to 'Finalist' Group
The Portland Trail Blazers’ search for a full-time head coach had become one of many possibilities, but according to league sources, the process has ballooned to six finalists: Tiago Splitter, Jeff Van Gundy, Micah Nori, and, as of this morning, new additions Jerry Stackhouse, Mike Williams, and Tyler Lashbrook.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / May 22
Blazers’ coaching search now includes Jerry Stackhouse, others
The Trail Blazers’ coaching search is starting to feel a little less like a sprint and a little more like a full organizational excavation. In other words, Portland is talking to just about everybody.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Micah Nori News / Hoops Rumors / May 21
Micah Nori Named Finalist For Blazers Job
The Trail Blazers’ coaching search is starting to clarify itself, as it was recently reported that interim head coach Tiago Splitter is being considered a finalist for the head coach job, and that Portland has requested permission to interview the Clippers’ lead assistant Jeff Van Gundy, who was also called a finalist for the job.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22
Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job
The Portland Trail Blazers look to be narrowing down the field. Portland has three known finalists in their head coaching search, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Thursday.
Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Rumors / May 21
Tiago Splitter A Finalist For Blazers Coaching Job
Despite initial reports indicating that interim head coach Tiago Splitter was not likely to be retained by the Trail Blazers as they mount a comprehensive search for their head coach of the future, it appears the Brazilian incumbent has a genuine shot at the job.
Jeff Van Gundy News / Hoops Wire / May 21
Trail Blazers request permission to interview Jeff Van Gundy
The Portland Trail Blazers coaching search may be narrowing a bit. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Blazers have requested permission from the Los Angeles Clippers to interview assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy for their head coaching vacancy.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / May 20
Trail Blazers lay off 'significant' number of employees
The Portland Trail Blazers laid off an unspecified number of employees on the business side of the organization as part of a restructuring by new ownership.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff
Tom Dundon is not exactly becoming the most lovable pro sports team owner out there. The new Blazers owner has already faced backlash over the team’s recent cost-cutting measures, but there appears to be no stopping Portland from tightening its belt further.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / May 19
Trail Blazers reportedly lay off about 70 employees amid accusations of owner cheapness
The Trail Blazers have laid off approximately 70 employees from their business operations department.
Terry Stotts News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Terry Stotts interested in Blazers return as coaching search expands
Terry Stotts wants back in Portland. And he’s not being shy about it. Stotts recently told longtime Oregon writer Dwight Jaynes that he’d welcome another run with the Trail Blazers, even confirming that his agent has reached out to the team.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 17
What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen
As new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has addressed controversial topics around the team, another point that has been talked about is the playing time of 2025 first-round pick Yang Hansen.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Blazers are being linked to their former coach
The Portland Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach as they try to chart their course forward. Terry Stotts, who coached the Blazers from 2012 to 2021, is interested in returning to the team, and his agent has reached out to the Blazers to indicate as much.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 7
Trail Blazers could be key to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
No matter what kind of trade offers develop for the Greek Freak, the Blazers should be angling to involve themselves in the action.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / May 4
Five questions Trail Blazers face after returning to playoffs
A season that started with the chaos of head coach Chauncey Billups' arrest ended with the Portland Trail Blazers' first trip to the playoffs in five seasons.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Victor Wembanyama returns for Spurs, delivers harsh lesson to Trail Blazers
Wembanyama dominated in the Spurs' 114-93 win, and, in the process, helped deliver a very harsh lesson to an up-and-coming Trail Blazers team that still has some things to learn.
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