Blazers news: Portland's cold response to announcer Braiden Bell's reinstatement request after firing

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• Blazers news: Portland's cold response to announcer Braiden Bell's reinstatement request after firing

  The Portland Trail Blazers have made their position on Braiden Bell abundantly clear: there will be no second chance. After abruptly firing their newly hired play-by-play announcer just hours after his hiring was announced, Portland has rejected Bell’s request for reconsideration and reinstatement. That has effectively closed the door on a potential reconciliation. Bell, through […] The post Blazers news: Portland’s cold response to announcer Braiden Bell’s reinstatement request after firing ...

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  Article published:Oct 6, 10:09 AM ET

• Blazers stand by Braiden Bell firing after request for reinstatement

  The Trail Blazers have their answer for Braiden Bell: They aren’t bringing him back. “We stand by our statement issued last week and have no further comment at this time,” the team told Jason Quick of The Athletic⁠. “We wish Mr. Bell the best.” That response came after Bell, through attorney Arnie Herz, asked Portland […] The post Blazers stand by Braiden Bell firing after request for reinstatement appeared first on Hoops Wire.

  Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published:Oct 6, 1:41 AM ET

• Fired Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell hires lawyer, seeks reinstatement

  Braiden Bell isn’t ready to give up the Trail Blazers’ play-by-play job. Bell has hired attorney Arnie Herz and asked Portland to reconsider its decision to fire him, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported. The Blazers announced Bell as their new television voice last week, then reversed course hours later after racist and sexist social media […] The post Fired Blazers broadcaster Braiden Bell hires lawyer, seeks reinstatement appeared first on Hoops Wire.

  Publisher:HoopsWireArticle published:Oct 6, 12:37 AM ET