The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly resolved their television broadcast debacle — for now — after firing play-by-play voice Braiden Bell for past tweets that included misogynistic and racist remarks about women and Asians. Travis Demers, the Blazers’ radio play-by-play voice for the last seven seasons, will take over television duties on a trial basis, … Read more
The now-former Trail Blazers play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell has spoken out for the first time since his Thursday firing. Bell, who was axed just hours after Portland announced his hiring over resurfaced racist and misogynistic posts on X, posted an apology statement to social media on Friday. “I am deeply sorry for the language that … Read more
The Trail Blazers broadcast department will look vastly different next year. In another wave of cost-cutting moves under new owner Tom Dundon, multiple Portland broadcasters won’t return, and some were laid off. Play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Calabro, who’s called games for the team since 2016, told The Athletic on Wednesday that his contract expired June 30 … Read more
Mike Lynch, a beloved radio host for the Trail Blazers, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), he announced on Friday. The 34-year-old is retiring from radio amid the diagnosis, which he received on Jan. 2. “Sadly, this means the end of my radio career,” Lynch wrote on X. “I am thankful for all … Read more