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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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 2
Blazers face backlash after firing broadcaster over teenage social media posts
The Trail Blazers’ decision to fire newly hired television play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell isn’t exactly receiving universal applause. In fact, quite the opposite.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 2
Blazers fire new play-by-play announcer after old racist, sexist posts surface
The Trail Blazers have fired newly hired play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell less than a day after announcing his addition to the broadcast team. Portland reversed course after racist and sexist posts from Bell’s social media account resurfaced, according to Sports Illustrated.
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 / 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.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 1
Trail Blazers Fire Broadcaster Braiden Bell for Offensive Comments 
In a shocking turn of events, the Portland Trail Blazers have announced that they are dismissing brand new television play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell because of a history of offensive comments.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 1
Blazers Fire New Play-by-Play Broadcaster After Racist Tweets Resurfaced
Less than 24 hours after hiring their new play-by-play broadcaster, the Portland Trail Blazers are walking back on their decision. Braiden Bell, who was
Scoot Henderson News / Blazer's Edge / October 1
Training Camp Day 3: How’s Scoot Henderson Doing?
The Portland Trail Blazers held their third day of training camp in Tualatin on Thursday as they prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Following the day’s work, Blazers head coach Micah Nori, Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija met with reporters for media availability.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / October 1
Pooh Jeter leaves Portland to Become Lakers New Director of Pro Scouting
Pooh Jeter has been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as their new Director of Pro Scouting, according to Mark J. Spears of Andscape. Jeter has been with the Portland Trail Blazers since 2023 in a variety of roles.
Ja Morant News / Hoops Habit / September 30
Ja Morant must go beyond his media day quote to bounce back in Portland
Ja Morant got the fresh start he was looking for this summer, when the Memphis Grizzlies traded him to the Portland Trail Blazers. He went from franchise face to negative asset very quickly, but he now joins an ascending Blazers team that just went to the playoffs last season.
Branden Carlson News / Blazer's Edge / September 30
Training Camp Day 2: Catch-and-Shoot 3s for Ja, Carlson the Character
The Portland Trail Blazers held day two of 2026-27 NBA Training Camp at their practice facility in Tualatin on Wednesday. Below are a few tidbits gleaned from the media availability session following practice, which included interviews with head coach Micah Nori, Ja Morant and Donovan Clingan.
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.
Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 30
What the Blazers Can Expect From Damian Lillard in 2026-2027
We roll on with our Portland Trail Blazers player preview series by turning to Mr. Blazer himself: Damian Lillard. The 36-year-old guard is officially back for the Blazers after sitting out last season to recover from a torn Achilles tendon suffered while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 30
Trail Blazers Sign Jaylen Martin to Exhibit 10 Contract
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed 6’6 wing Jaylen Martin to an Exhibit 10 Contract. Martin has joined Portland’s training camp roster and is expected to play for the Rip City Remix of the G League this year.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 30
How Good Are the Blazers, Really?
Portland Trail Blazers Media Day has come and gone. Training camp is now underway. This time of year always brings optimism. Plans are untested, opponents completely unfought.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Blazers sign Jaylen Martin to Exhibit 10 deal
The Trail Blazers have added another player for training camp. Portland signed free agent guard Jaylen Martin to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Luke Adams of Hoops Rumors.
Ja Morant News / Hoops Wire / September 29
Ja Morant says he’s fine coming off bench for Blazers
Ja Morant has been an NBA starter for his entire career. If the Trail Blazers want that to change, apparently he’s fine with it. Portland enters camp with a rather absurd collection of guards that includes Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29
Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija break silence on ownership’s Moda Center drama amid relocation fears
There has been plenty of talk about the Portland Trail Blazers potentially relocating to a new city under new owner Tom Dundon. The central issue remains the funding for renovation of the Moda Center as negotiations continue for a new lease, with the current one set to expire in October 2030.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / September 15
Adam Silver: Trail Blazers leaving Portland would be a 'failure'
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is closely monitoring the situation involving the Trail Blazers under new ownership and said Tuesday it would be a "failure" if the team left Portland.
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.
Deni Avdija News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9
Interesting update emerges about Deni Avdija’s future
Deni Avdija could become the latest NBA All-Star to hit the market. The Portland Trail Blazers are not setting themselves up to retain their star forward
Shaedon Sharpe News / Yardbarker / August 26
Latest Shaedon Sharpe injury could derail his career
Shaedon Sharpe has shown undeniable talent and scoring ability when he’s on the court. Unfortunately, he’s not going to be on the court for a long time.
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