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Nori Sets Preseason Rotation Strategy for Blazers' Opener Against Warriors
sports6 days ago

Nori Sets Preseason Rotation Strategy for Blazers' Opener Against Warriors

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori outlined his rotation strategy for the team's preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Nori plans to use a standard first-half rotation, with main rotation players likely playing only one stint in the second half, resulting in 18-20 minutes of action for most players. While Nori has a preliminary starting lineup for the opener, he emphasized that the preseason will feature various combinations, particularly due to a back-to-back schedule on Oct. 12-13. He cautioned against reading too much into the initial starting lineup, stating it is part of the process of finding the right combinations for starting, middle, and ending games.

via Blazer's Edge|
#golden-state-warriors#micah-nori#nba
TEGNA Launches Internal Review of KGW Reporting on Fired Blazers Announcer
media-and-sports9 days ago

TEGNA Launches Internal Review of KGW Reporting on Fired Blazers Announcer

TEGNA has initiated an internal review of its KGW-TV station’s reporting on the firing of Portland Trail Blazers announcer Braiden Bell. The investigation examines whether reporters Devon Haskins and John Tierney followed editorial guidelines when uncovering Bell’s offensive teenage tweets, which led to his termination within 12 hours of hiring. While the Blazers cited zero-tolerance policies, critics debate the ethics of reporting on pre-adult social media history and the team’s immediate reaction to media pressure.

via Awful Announcing|
#braiden-bell#kgw-tv#media-and-sports
Portland Trail Blazers Fire Announcer Bell Within 12 Hours of Hiring Over Teenage Tweets
sports10 days ago

Portland Trail Blazers Fire Announcer Bell Within 12 Hours of Hiring Over Teenage Tweets

The Portland Trail Blazers terminated play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell less than 12 hours after hiring him, following the resurfacing of offensive tweets he posted in 2012 and 2013. The team cited a zero-tolerance policy, while critics argue the decision was a cowardly reaction to media pressure from local station KGW. Bell, who had previously worked for the WNBA and G-League, faces immediate professional fallout, though some argue his teenage comments should not define his adult career.

via Fox News|
#braiden-bell#media-ethics#nba
Blazers Cut New Announcer Bell Within Hours After Teenage Racist Posts Surface
sports11 days ago

Blazers Cut New Announcer Bell Within Hours After Teenage Racist Posts Surface

The Portland Trail Blazers terminated newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell on October 2, 2026, just hours after announcing his appointment. The decision followed the discovery of racist and misogynistic posts on his X account from 2012 and 2013, when Bell was a teenager. The team cited a 'zero tolerance' policy for such content, apologizing for failing to vet him properly. Bell, 29, had previously broadcast for the Phoenix Mercury and G-League teams. The Blazers must now find a replacement before the season opener on October 21.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#braiden-bell#media-ethics#nba
Portland Trail Blazers Terminate New Broadcaster Braiden Bell Within Hours Over Resurfaced Teenage Posts
sports11 days ago

Portland Trail Blazers Terminate New Broadcaster Braiden Bell Within Hours Over Resurfaced Teenage Posts

The Portland Trail Blazers fired newly hired play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell on October 2, 2026, just hours after announcing his appointment. The decision followed the discovery of racist and misogynistic posts on his X account from 2012 and 2013, when Bell was a teenager. The team cited a 'zero tolerance' policy for such content, apologizing for failing to vet him properly. Bell, 29, had previously broadcast for the Phoenix Mercury and G-League teams. The Blazers must now find a replacement before the season opener on October 21.

via CBS Sports|
#braiden-bell#broadcasting#nba
Blazers' 2026-27 Schedule Is Brutal on Travel, Heavy on TV
sports2 months ago

Blazers' 2026-27 Schedule Is Brutal on Travel, Heavy on TV

The Trail Blazers’ 2026-27 schedule is brutally road-heavy, with 12 of the first 17 games on the road, two six-game trips before year’s end, and 13 total back-to-backs (including a preseason road-back). They open at home vs. Phoenix on Oct. 21, marking Damian Lillard’s return to Portland, and will be featured in 11 nationally televised games. Portland also competes in the Emirates NBA Cup with a group that includes the Spurs, Lakers, Warriors and Kings, with the final in Indianapolis on Dec. 11 and makeup games around the tournament.

via The Rose Garden Report|
#basketball#emirates-nba-cup#nba
Steph Curry’s twilight, Blazers arena battle define a chaotic 2026 NBA offseason
basketball2 months ago

Steph Curry’s twilight, Blazers arena battle define a chaotic 2026 NBA offseason

The Athletic’s 2026 offseason concern-o-meter surveys 10 scenarios, with Curry’s aging Warriors and a high-stakes Blazers arena fight topping the list (Curry 9/10, Blazers 10/10). Other storylines include LeBron’s potential Philly stint (7/10), OKC’s looming second apron (9/10), Jokic’s title window (7/10), and varied cap and roster moves across the league that could reshape contenders this summer.

via The New York Times|
#basketball#nba#offseason
Multnomah County commits $101M to Moda Center renovation amid arena funding push
local-government2 months ago

Multnomah County commits $101M to Moda Center renovation amid arena funding push

Multnomah County approved a term sheet committing up to $101 million toward renovating the Moda Center as part of a roughly $600 million public funding package for the Portland Trail Blazers’ arena. The 4-1 vote starts negotiations with the City of Portland, which must contribute about $120 million, while Oregon’s $365 million state funding is already approved but contingent on local contributions, with a December vote to finalize the deal.

via Blazer's Edge|
#arena-renovation#local-government#moda-center
Portland Stay Plan: Why Keeping the Blazers Makes Financial and Legal Sense
sports2 months ago

Portland Stay Plan: Why Keeping the Blazers Makes Financial and Legal Sense

An analysis of documents and legal terms argues that keeping the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland is the financially and legally sensible path: a 20-year Moda Center lease would involve public funding commitments (roughly $25–30 million over five years) while the team would control arena revenue and handle ongoing maintenance, under Oregon Senate Bill 1501; relocation is hampered by NBA territorial rights, required league approval, and potentially expensive new arena terms. Additionally, a labor peace agreement is part of the renovation framework, but overall a stay in Portland is portrayed as the win/win scenario for both the Blazers and the NBA.

via Blazer's Edge|
#arena-funding#moda-center#nba-constitution
Relocation chatter trails Blazers as new owner faces arena and cost hurdles
sports2 months ago

Relocation chatter trails Blazers as new owner faces arena and cost hurdles

After Summer League, The Athletic’s John Hollinger floated relocation questions for the Portland Trail Blazers under new owner Tom Dundon, noting cost-cutting and a smaller travel squad amid ongoing arena talks. Potential destinations ranged from Seattle and Las Vegas to Austin, Nashville, and Raleigh, but none offered a clear upgrade and several are constrained by existing league ties or facilities. In short, relocation is being debated in league circles, but the path forward looks difficult as the franchise’s arena saga and ownership negotiations continue.

via Blazer's Edge|
#arena#nba#note-extra-tag