Trail Blazers fire new TV announcer after racist posts resurface hours after he was hired
The Portland Trail Blazers fired new play-by-play television broadcaster Braiden Bell on Thursday when past inappropriate social media posts resurfaced just hours after the team announced his hiring.
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NBA sportsbook partners bar parlays and other bets vulnerable to manipulation
The league and its betting partners have barred several player and game wagers after reviewing markets linked to earlier gambling scandals, according to reports on October 16.
NBA general managers favor Spurs for 2027 title, Wembanyama for MVP
San Antonio topped Oklahoma City in the league’s annual survey, while Victor Wembanyama drew 77% of the MVP picks. The results reflect executives’ forecasts for the coming season.
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