Tiago Splitter Contract Drama Emerges With Trail Blazers' Owner: Report
Summary
The Portland Trail Blazers lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and their interim head coach Tiago Splitter’s future with the team is uncertain. New owner Tom Dundon is not willing to give Splitter a raise despite his promotion, and the team plans to hire a new head coach at a lower salary.Key Facts
- The Trail Blazers were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the first playoff round.
- Tiago Splitter became the interim head coach in June after Chauncey Billups was placed on leave due to a federal gambling investigation.
- Splitter led the Trail Blazers to a 42-39 regular season record and helped them earn the No. 7 seed in the playoffs.
- New owner Tom Dundon does not want to increase Splitter’s salary despite his promotion to permanent head coach.
- Portland is looking for a new head coach willing to accept the lowest NBA salary as a way to save money.
- Splitter stayed focused on coaching during the playoffs and advised players to avoid social media distractions.
- The team’s decision to pay less for a new coach could affect their performance next season.
- The coaching situation is now a major focus for the Trail Blazers’ players and management.
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