Dundon’s Budget Battle with Portland | Portland Trail Blazers News

Tom Dundon’s $2.3 billion fortune is at odds with his refusal to foot the bill for the Blazers’ $600 million Moda Center renovations — he’s pushing taxpayers to cover it, sparking major friction. The city’s 20-year lease proposal, which includes public funding and rising annual tax contributions, is being called a “non-starter” by the team. Meanwhile, Dundon’s cost-cutting spree — layoffs, travel cuts, no fan giveaways, and a bargain-basement coach — reveals a clear priority: saving money over investing in the team’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1d94331e454a5927