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Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / October 6
Trail Blazers Announcer Fired Over Racial Past Makes Bold Move for Second Chance
Portland Trail Blazers’ new announcer’s tenure lasted only hours. But the fallout is still growing. After the franchise hired Braiden Bell and then fired him on the same day over offensive social media posts from his teenage years.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 6
Blazers stand by Braiden Bell firing after request for reinstatement
The Trail Blazers have their answer for Braiden Bell: They aren’t bringing him back. “We stand by our statement issued last week and have no further comment at this time,” the team told Jason Quick of The Athletic.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 6
Fired Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell hires lawyer, seeks reinstatement
Braiden Bell isn’t ready to give up the Trail Blazers’ play-by-play job. Bell has hired attorney Arnie Herz and asked Portland to reconsider its decision to fire him, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 6
Former Broadcaster Braiden Bell Trying to Regain Trail Blazers Position 
The saga of the Portland Trail Blazers and disgraced play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell continued onward through another surprise twist today. The Blazers hired Bell four days ago, then fired him the same day after old tweets were discovered with racist and misogynist themes.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Jrue Holiday News / Blazer's Edge / October 5
Practice Notes: Holiday Speaks, Scoot for Training Camp MVP, and More
The Portland Trail Blazers got back in the practice facility Monday morning as they prepare for their fast-approaching preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 5
Former Blazers Coach Sees No Issues with Lillard, Morant Together
One of the key issues facing the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2026-27 season is how well veteran guards Damian Lillard and Ja Morant can play together.
Shaedon Sharpe News / Blazer's Edge / October 5
How Big of a Loss is Shaedon Sharpe for the Blazers?
As Portland Trail Blazers training camp concludes and the preseason schedule commences, one name is conspicuously absent from the festivities. Fifth-year guard Shaedon Sharpe suffered a meniscus tear in August and is expected to miss the first few months of the season.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 5
Blazers Roster Bubble Watch: Who's Safe, Who's Fighting for a Spot
The Portland Trail Blazers are just over two weeks away from the start of the regular season. By then, they will know which players have made their opening-night roster and which ones will be left by the wayside in training camp.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 5
Projected Blazers Starting Lineup and Rotation for 2026-27: 3 Questions to Ask
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori has a lot to learn about his team as he is getting ready to embark on his first season with the franchise.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 4
Blazers Rock Fan Fest: 'Everything About The Day Has Been Perfect'
In front of a pretty sizable Rip City crowd, the Portland Trail Blazers held a free-to-enter 40-minute scrimmage. Though the competition was not exactly fierce, it provided fans an opportunity to welcome head coach Micah Nori and Ja Morant, as well as get a glimpse of this season's squad.
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 4
Blazers’ Ja Morant is already looking good in scrimmage with new teammates
Amid the off-court drama that has plagued the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason, the team is looking to take the next step in their march forward to contention.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 4
NBA Expansion And How It Affects The Blazers
There's been a wave of unfortunate news since Tom Dundon purchased the Portland Trail Blazers. From mass layoffs, preventing two-way players from traveling
NBA News / Stadium Rant / October 3
Who Is The Most Intriguing Non-Contender Entering The 2026-2027 NBA Season?
NBA training camp for the 2026-27 season has finally begun for all 30 teams. Media Day has come and gone as each team prepares for the upcoming preseason.
Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / October 3
Are the Blazers Expecting Too Much from Toumani Camara?
It’s no secret the Portland Trail Blazers have an unbalanced roster. They field several guards and centers, but a noticeable lack of dependable wings and forwards.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 3
KGW reportedly under review after Blazers broadcaster controversy
The story surrounding former Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell has taken another turn. Now the people who reported the story are reportedly facing scrutiny of their own.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / October 3
Trail Blazers Broadcaster Issues Public Statement After Firing Over Racist Tweets
Braiden Bell’s introduction as the Portland Trail Blazers’ new television play-by-play announcer lasted only a few hours. The 29-year-old was announced as Kevin Calabro’s replacement on Thursday.
Branden Carlson News / Blazer's Edge / October 2
Training Camp Day 4: Get to Know New Blazer Branden Carlson
The Portland Trail Blazers hosted the final day of training camp in Tualatin on Friday ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. While the day included a light media availability session, featuring just one post-practice interview, it marked the formal media introduction for one of the team’s newest faces: center Branden Carlson.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Notable update emerges on the Damian Lillard-Ja Morant pairing
Damian Lillard and Ja Morant may not need a tag-team nickname just yet. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori does not believe that starting Lillard and Morant together in the backcourt makes sense, Jason Quick of The Athletic reported on Friday.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 2
Why Can’t the Trail Blazers Get It Right?
The Portland Trail Blazers experienced a terribly public gaffe yesterday, as they hired and then fired television play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell within eight hours.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / October 2
Trail Blazers Fire Newly Appointed TV Broadcaster Over Racial Tweets From His Past
Nothing ever gets deleted from the internet, they say. And the repercussions are almost always damaging. Just ask Braiden Bell, who was hired and fired on the same day by the Portland Trail Blazers, after the team found some of his old social media posts.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 2
Trail Blazers Fire New Announcer As Misogynistic, Racist Posts Resurface Hours After Hiring
The Trail Blazers have announced they are parting ways with Braiden Bell, their new play-by-play announcer, just hours after making his position official.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / September 30
Report: Blazers officials committed to Portland, Moda Center
With nearly $600 million in public funding on the table to improve the Moda Center, Portland Trail Blazers president Dewayne Hankins struck a conciliatory tone on Tuesday per Front Office Sports.
Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Damian Lillard had a telling remark on the Blazers potentially leaving Portland
Damian Lillard doesn’t want to see the day when the Trail Blazers are no longer in Portland. While there is no imminent possibility of a Trail Blazers relocation, the NBA franchise and the City of Portland have yet to see eye to eye on where the funding should come from for the renovation of the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up
NBA owners are still accepting bids for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.
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