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Five Luxury Tax Questions Every Portland Trail Blazers Fan Should Be Asking

Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen gave Neil Olshey a blank check this summer, and Olshey took full advantage of the financial freedom. What will be the long term-consequences for the franchise?

Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey spent a LOT of money this summer. Has he put the Blazers into the luxury tax in the process? Keep reading for answers to all your salary-related questions!

Will the Blazers be over the luxury tax soon?

After re-signing Moe Harkless, the Blazers have a payroll of about $113.15 million for the 2016-17 season - just under the luxury tax threshold of $113.