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Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer for inappropriate social media posts he made as a teenager

KPRC 2 Houston By Associated Press Oct 2, 2026 · 10:47 AM 2 min read 2 views 0 comments

Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer for inappropriate social media posts he made as a teenager — Image: KPRC 2 Houston

The Portland Trail Blazers fired new play-by-play television broadcaster Braiden Bell on Thursday when past inappropriate social media posts that he made as a teenager resurfaced just hours after the team announced his hiring.

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