"Dundon has already developed a reputation for industry-leading stinginess, impacting decisions on coaching salaries and team operations."
"Blazers staffers were recently seen gathered in a hotel lobby because they'd been asked to check out to avoid late checkout fees."
"The Blazers won't be providing free T-shirts for fans at playoff games, a departure from customary practices in the NBA."
"The team left their two-way contract players behind during the playoffs, which is unusual as they typically travel with the team."
The NBA approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon for $4.25 billion. Dundon, known for his stinginess, plans to limit the head coach's salary to $1.5 million, significantly below market rates. Staff members were asked to check out of hotels early to avoid fees, and the team will not provide free T-shirts to fans during playoff games. Additionally, the Blazers did not allow players on two-way contracts to travel with the team for playoffs, deviating from standard NBA practices.
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