Braiden Bell leaves Phoenix Mercury for Portland Trail Blazers job
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Braiden Bell, former play-by-play announcer for the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns, has been appointed as the new television voice for the Portland Trail Blazers. This announcement was made on October 1, 2026, ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Bell, who spent the past two years with the Mercury and Valley Suns, expressed excitement about his new role, promising to honor the Blazers' history and tradition. He will join color commentator Lamar Hurd and courtside reporter Brooke Olzendam in the broadcast team for Rip City Television Network.
- •Braiden Bell joins the Portland Trail Blazers as play-by-play announcer.
- •He leaves the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns after two seasons.
- •Bell aims to honor the tradition of Blazers play-by-play.
- •His new role will be on the Rip City Television Network.
- •Announcement made on October 1, 2026.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns voice Braiden Bell leaving for NBA job
"Braiden Bell, who has spent the last two seasons with the Phoenix Mercury and Valley Suns as a play-by-play announcer, is headed for the NBA.
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