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Before Tom Dundon agreed to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon accused the company he created of predatory lending
In 2020, Oregon sued Tom Dundon’s former company for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide.
Sports
Sidelined by deceit: Portland Thorns, Fire owners claim Panda Express founders misled them in effort to buy Trail Blazers
The suit from owners of the two women’s sports teams says the Cherng family was initially part of their effort to buy the Blazers, and their departure to help another bid was an illegal breach of contract.
Court action from Portland Thorns, Fire ownership group could complicate Trail Blazers’ sale
RAJ Sports, which owners two Portland teams, also explored purchasing the Blazers, before another bid was accepted.
Damian Lillard, Trail Blazer fans reunite at downtown Portland celebration
Fans said they were optimistic about Lillard’s ability to mentor younger players.

4 things you may have missed about the Blazers’ next owner
Pickleball, Mark Cuban and stadium reinvestments are some of the details to know about Tom Dundon, who's leading the group in line to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers.

Sports
Trail Blazers sold to group that will keep team in Portland, reports say
Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, is leading the ownership group. Sportico reports that Marc Zahr of Blue Owl Capital and Sheel Tyle of Portland-based Collective Global are also involved.

Politics
Portland mayor met with NBA commissioner in June to talk Trail Blazers
Keith Wilson met with Commissioner Adam Silver to show the city’s commitment to keeping the basketball team in Portland.

Former Blazer Damian Lillard to return to Portland
The nine-time NBA All-Star and all-time leading Portland Trail Blazers scorer has agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal to rejoin the team.

Sports
Trail Blazers buy out Ayton’s contract, sign Yang
With young centers Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen anchoring the Blazers' front court, Portland is moving on from the former No. 1 overall pick Ayton after two seasons.
After Trail Blazers’ stunning draft, Yang Hansen lands in Portland feeling ‘beautiful connection’ to the city
In a press conference held Friday morning, the Portland Trail Blazers formally introduced Yang Hansen, their surprising No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.