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Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer for inappropriate social media posts he made as a teenager

Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer for inappropriate social media posts he made as a teenager

The Portland Trail Blazers fired new play-by-play television broadcaster Braiden Bell on Thursday when past inappropriate social media posts that he made as a teenager resurfaced just hours after the team announced his hiring
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Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer after racist posts resurface hours after he was hired

Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer after racist posts resurface hours after he was hired

The Portland Trail Blazers fired new play-by-play television broadcaster Braiden Bell on Thursday when past inappropriate social media posts resurfaced just hours after the team announced his hiring
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Why Can’t the Trail Blazers Get It Right?

Why Can’t the Trail Blazers Get It Right?

Big problems, tough solutions.
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Blazers hire, fire announcer on same day after old posts surface

Blazers hire, fire announcer on same day after old posts surface

By Field Level Media Oct 02 (Field Level Media) - Just hours after the Portland Trail Blazers announced the hiring of play-by- play announcer Braiden Bell, they fired him.
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Houston Rockets jersey history No. 33 - Otis Thorpe (1988-95)

Houston Rockets jersey history No. 33 - Otis Thorpe (1988-95)

During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Thorpe wore only jersey No. 33 and put up 15.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
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Trail Blazers Fire Broadcaster Braiden Bell for Offensive Comments

Trail Blazers Fire Broadcaster Braiden Bell for Offensive Comments

Dismissed the day he was hired.
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Are the Blazers Expecting Too Much from Toumani Camara?

Are the Blazers Expecting Too Much from Toumani Camara?

The two-way forward will have a lot on his plate.
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Senator Ron Wyden Engages NBA Executives to Secure Portland Trail Blazers' Future in City

Senator Ron Wyden Engages NBA Executives to Secure Portland Trail Blazers' Future in City

Senator Ron Wyden Engages NBA Executives to Secure Portland Trail Blazers' Future in City
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Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns voice Braiden Bell leaving for NBA job

Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns voice Braiden Bell leaving for NBA job

Braiden Bell, who has spent the last two seasons with the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns as a play-by-play announcer, is headed for the NBA.
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Training Camp Day 3: How’s Scoot Henderson Doing?

Training Camp Day 3: How’s Scoot Henderson Doing?

Plus, Deni Avdija sets his sights on defensive improvement.
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Trail Blazers Name Braiden Bell as New TV Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Trail Blazers Name Braiden Bell as New TV Play-by-Play Broadcaster

A new voice for the franchise.
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Pooh Jeter leaves Portland to Become Lakers New Director of Pro Scouting

Pooh Jeter leaves Portland to Become Lakers New Director of Pro Scouting

Pooh Jeter leaves a basketball legacy in Portland.