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Blazers fire announcer after teen social media posts
Portland Trail Blazers fired Braiden Bell hours after hiring him for racist posts from his teen years.
In brief
Portland Trail Blazers fired Braiden Bell hours after hiring him for racist posts from his teen years. Portland Trail Blazers fired Braiden Bell after discovering racist and misogynistic social media posts he made as a teenager in 2012 and 2013. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Blazers hire new announcer
Portland Trail Blazers hired Braiden Bell as their new play-by-play voice Thursday.
Racist posts discovered
Blazers found racist and misogynistic social media posts Bell made when he was a teenager in 2012 and 2013.
Blazers statement
Blazers said they have zero tolerance for racist, sexist or harmful comments and will not move forward with Bell.
“The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist or harmful comments. Social media posts made by our recently announced play-by-play broadcaster are in clear violation of team and league policies, as well as our values and expectations. Therefore, we will not be moving forward with this broadcaster.”
Bell's social media history
Bell's social media account was private as of Friday night and focused on sports since 2015.
Blazers need new announcer
Blazers must find a new play-by-play voice with less than three weeks before the 2026-27 season starts.
In short
Portland Trail Blazers fired Braiden Bell after discovering racist and misogynistic social media posts he made as a teenager in 2012 and 2013.
