Dundon’s Pickleball Play for LeBron | Portland Trail Blazers News

Pickleball champ Anna Leigh Waters dropped a wild bombshell at the ESPYs: Tom Dundon, the billionaire owner of the Portland Trail Blazers and Carolina Hurricanes, is reportedly trying to lure LeBron James to Portland — using their shared pickleball connection as leverage. With Dundon’s deep pockets and LeBron’s recent investment in Major League Pickleball, the move could be a historic twist in the NBA’s rebuilding landscape. Analysts say it’s tough but not impossible — especially if Dundon’s financial muscle can overcome the salary cap hurdles. This story highlights how sports worlds are blending — and how creative owners are becoming to build championship teams. 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/e78224e9441ca3a8