Tom Dundon

Tom Dundon is an incoming owner of the Portland Trail Blazers. He is currently newsworthy due to scrutiny surrounding his past business dealings. Specifically, a company he created was involved in a 2020 legal settlement after Oregon and other states accused it of predatory lending practices, alleging the company made car loans that borrowers couldn’t afford. Recently released emails suggest Dundon played a direct role in efforts to waive income verification requirements for loan applicants. This information has surfaced as he prepares to take ownership of the Trail Blazers, raising questions about his business ethics and potentially impacting public perception of the team's new leadership. The timing coincides with the sale of another major sports franchise, the Seattle Seahawks, adding to the dynamic landscape of Pacific Northwest sports ownership.