{
  "id": 12673618,
  "title": "Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon: 'My intention here is clear: bring a championship to Portland'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/trail-blazers-owner-tom-dundon-my-intention-here-is-clear-bring-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T17:32:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/trail-blazers-owner-tom-dundon-my-intention-here-is-clear-bring-a-championship-to-portland-173242169.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the Portland Trail Blazers prepared for their NBA preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, the team's owner Tom Dundon penned a letter to season ticket holders, stating his objective for the franchise was \"clear: bring a championship to Portland.\" In the letter, Dundon reviewed the team's positive performance from the previous season, highlighting their playoff appearance and the growth of young talent like Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Scoot Henderson, as well as the return of Damian Lillard from injury. He also announced the acquisition of Ja Morant and the hiring of new head coach Micah Nori, emphasizing the team's momentum and the importance of competing nightly. Dundon acknowledged the ongoing arena and lease negotiations, stating that their primary focus is on making Moda Center one of the best in the NBA. Despite criticism for his ownership decisions, Dundon remains committed to the Trail Blazers, expressing his intention to bring a championship to Portland.",
  "summary": "Dundon sent a letter to season ticket holders on Tuesday night in the midst of a series of controversies surrounding his ownership and management of the franchise.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tom Dundon aims to bring a championship to Portland Trail Blazers.",
    "Highlights team's playoff appearance and young talent growth.",
    "Acquired Ja Morant and hired new head coach Micah Nori."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Trail Blazers owner says he intends to bring a championship to Portland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/trail-blazers-owner-says-he-intends-to-bring-a-championship-to",
        "published": "2026-10-07T21:24:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}