Portland Trail Blazers Fire Announcer Over Past Racist Remarks
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- Portland Trail Blazers fired announcer Braden Bell.
- Bell's dismissal followed the resurfacing of racist remarks from 2012.
- The remarks included a statement about Asians being annoying.
- The team apologized and affirmed a commitment to comfort for all.
- The incident occurred amid other staff cuts by owner Tom Donohoe.
The Portland Trail Blazers have fired announcer Braden Bell after racist remarks he made in 2012 resurfaced. Bell had recently joined the team's broadcast staff, but his tenure was cut short when a tweet from 2012, in which he stated "I'm not racist, but I have to admit that Asians annoy me a lot!", began circulating. The team issued a statement apologizing for the remarks and emphasizing that "everyone should feel comfortable here." This incident follows recent significant staff cuts made by the team's relatively new owner, Tom Donohoe. The Trail Blazers, including player Danny Avdija, are preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.
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