What happened
The Trail Blazers have moved on from TV play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell after resurfaced tweets with racist and misogynistic remarks, and radio voice Travis Demers is set to handle television duties on a trial basis.
OregonLive said Demers will call games one at a time with Lamar Hurd and Brooke Olzendam, and the team is still weighing its long-term broadcast options after he impressed in last week’s preseason opener.
This changes Portland’s broadcast rotation immediately, but the trial arrangement means the long-term TV voice is still unsettled. The preseason showing may influence the next decision, yet no permanent hire has been announced.
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Original reporting: Trail Blazers hire temporary TV voice after Braiden Bell tweet controversy — Yahoo Sports ↗