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Braiden Bell fired by Trail Blazers over past racist, misogynistic posts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:56 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Braiden Bell fired by Trail Blazers over past racist, misogynistic posts
Summary

Braiden Bell has been dismissed as the Portland Trail Blazers' new play-by-play broadcaster following the revelation of offensive posts he made on X as a teenager. Hours after being named to the position, the Trail Blazers responded to the resurfacing of posts from 2012 and 2013, in which Bell made misogynistic and racist comments. The posts were highlighted by KGW reporter Devon Haskins, prompting the team to take swift action. Bell had previously worked as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns.

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  • •Braiden Bell was announced as Blazers' broadcaster on October 1, 2026.
  • •Offensive posts surfaced shortly after his hiring announcement.
  • •Bell's posts included racist and misogynistic remarks from 2012 and 2013.
  • •The Trail Blazers acted swiftly to terminate Bell's employment.
  • •Bell had prior roles with the Mercury and Valley Suns.
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  • 4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Mercury voice fired from NBA job for racist, misogynistic posts
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Ex-Phoenix Mercury play-by-play broadcaster has been fired by the Portland Trail Blazers hours after he was announced as new play-by-play broadcaster.

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Phoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersPhoenix MercuryNBABasketball

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