Braiden Bell asks Trail Blazers for second chance as play-by-play voice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:42 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Braiden Bell has formally requested a second opportunity to be the play-by-play broadcaster for the Portland Trail Blazers. This follows his brief hiring being rescinded due to the resurfacing of past inappropriate social media posts. Bell, 29, expressed remorse for his earlier comments, which he stated do not reflect who he is today. His legal counsel has issued a statement arguing for forgiveness based on his growth since the incidents occurred. With the NBA season approaching in less than two weeks, the Trail Blazers have yet to announce their choice for the role.
- •Braiden Bell graduated from Arizona State in 2019.
- •Bell's hiring was revoked due to problematic social media history.
- •He apologized, stating that past comments do not reflect his current values.
- •Bell's counsel argues for reconsideration based on his growth.
- •The NBA season is less than two weeks away.
- 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Recently fired Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell hires counsel, asks for reinstatement
- 2:42 AMYahoo Sports — Braiden Bell asks Blazers for second chance at play-by-play job
"PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Days after being fired by the Portland Trail Blazers over social media posts he made as a teenager, Braiden Bell is asking the team for a second chance. The 29-year-old who, hours after being hired as the team’s new play-by-play broadcaster on Thursday, was subsequently fired for racist and misogynistic tweets […]
"Play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell is asking for a second chance at becoming the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers. Bell, 29, graduated from Arizona State in 2019 and quickly took on jobs as a broadcaster in college sports. From there, Bell worked his way up to calling games for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, as well…
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:35 AMRecently fired Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell hires counsel, asks for reinstatement
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Days after being fired by the Portland Trail Blazers over social media posts he made as a teenager, Braiden Bell is asking the team for a second chance. The 29-year-old who, hours after being hired as the team’s new play-by-play broadcaster on Thursday, was subsequently fired for racist and misogynistic tweets […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 2:42 AMBraiden Bell asks Blazers for second chance at play-by-play job
Play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell is asking for a second chance at becoming the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers. Bell, 29, graduated from Arizona State in 2019 and quickly took on jobs as a broadcaster in college sports. From there, Bell worked his way up to calling games for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, as well…
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