Former Trail Blazers announcer petitions for reinstatement after dismissal over old tweets

Former Trail Blazers announcer seeks reinstatement after contract rescinded over past tweets

OregonLive.com • 06 Oct 02:49

Braiden Bell, who was hired as the Portland Trail Blazers' play-by-play announcer and then dismissed over offensive teenage social-media posts, has asked the team to reconsider the decision, offering community outreach as part of a redemption plan.

TEGNA initiates internal review of KGW reporting on former Trail Blazers announcer

Awful Announcing • 03 Oct 23:21

TEGNA, owner of KGW-TV, has started an internal investigation into the newsroom's handling of a story that led to the dismissal of Braiden Bell as the Portland Trail Blazers' play-by-play announcer.

Portland Trail Blazers dismiss newly hired announcer after old offensive tweets surface

Fox News • 03 Oct 11:36

Braiden Bell was terminated by the Trail Blazers hours after being hired when a local TV report highlighted several offensive tweets he posted as a teenager.

Former Trail Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell apologizes for past offensive tweets

OregonLive.com • 02 Oct 23:17

Braiden Bell issued a public apology after the Portland Trail Blazers terminated his hiring following the discovery of racist and misogynistic posts from his teenage years.

Portland Trail Blazers replace veteran broadcaster with rookie, then dismiss him over past tweets

oregonlive.com • 02 Oct 19:17

The Trail Blazers dismissed longtime play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro, hired 29-year-old Braiden Bell, and terminated Bell after controversial old social-media posts were uncovered, citing cost-saving measures.

Portland Trail Blazers dismiss newly hired announcer after racist and sexist tweets surface

Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • 02 Oct 14:32

The NBA team terminated Braiden Bell hours after announcing his hiring, citing violations of its policies after a reporter found offensive tweets from his teenage years.

Portland Trail Blazers dismiss newly hired play-by-play announcer after teen social media posts surface

CBS Sports • 02 Oct 04:41

The Trail Blazers terminated Braiden Bell hours after hiring him when racist and sexist posts from his teenage years were uncovered, citing a zero-tolerance policy.

Portland Trail Blazers terminate newly hired play-by-play announcer after old tweets surface

OregonLive.com • 02 Oct 03:56

The Trail Blazers cancelled the contract of newly announced broadcaster Braiden Bell within hours of his hiring after past racist and sexist tweets were uncovered.

Portland Trail Blazers appoint Braiden Bell as new TV play-by-play announcer

OregonLive.com • 01 Oct 16:47

The Trail Blazers have hired 29-year-old Braiden Bell to replace longtime broadcaster Kevin Calabro as the team's television play-by-play commentator, joining color analyst Lamar Hurd and reporter Brooke Olzendam for the upcoming season.