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Blazers' Splitter Faces Uncertain Future Amid Coaching Search

4/23/2026

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Splitter's Playoff Focus

Tiago Splitter, Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach, focuses on playoff performance amid speculation about his future.
Owner Tom Dundon is reportedly interviewing 15 to 20 head coach candidates, despite Splitter's 42-40 record.
Splitter took over after Chauncey Billups' arrest and has earned praise from players.
Dundon is cutting costs by not traveling two-way players and reducing complimentary playoff tickets for staff.

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Dundon's Cost-Cutting Controversy

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon faces backlash for aggressive cost-cutting during the playoffs.
He forced support staff to vacate hotel rooms early and did not send two-way players to away games.
Dundon is offering interim coach Tiago Splitter a significantly lower salary than standard NBA rates while interviewing candidates.
Critics say these measures prioritize savings over team welfare as the Blazers face 1-1 series with the San Antonio Spurs.

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Splitter's Playoff Focus

Tiago Splitter, Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach, focuses on playoff performance amid speculation about his future.
Owner Tom Dundon is reportedly interviewing 15 to 20 head coach candidates, despite Splitter's 42-40 record.
Splitter took over after Chauncey Billups' arrest and has earned praise from players.
Dundon is cutting costs by not traveling two-way players and reducing complimentary playoff tickets for staff.

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