Event Brief
Trail Blazers fire new announcer after racist posts
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 02, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: The Portland Trail Blazers fired newly hired announcer Braiden Bell on Thursday, hours after hiring him. The team said it has “zero tolerance for racist, sexist or harmful comments,” citing social media posts Bell made as a teen.
WHO: Portland Trail Blazers; Braiden Bell
WHAT: The Trail Blazers fired announcer Braiden Bell hours after hiring him, citing racist, sexist or harmful comments in social media posts he made as a teen.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Portland, Oregon
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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