Portland Trail Blazers television broadcasts—now simulcast with radio—are being led by long-time franchise member Travis Demers this season. The new play-by-play voice replaces veteran Kevin Calabro in the hot seat. Demers also came in under inauspicious conditions. He was the…
Portland Trail Blazers broadcaster Travis Demers has reportedly received a full-season contract at a respectable figure, contradicting previous reports of a game-by-game arrangement. According to reporter Dwight Jaynes, NBA media sources indicated that Demers is signed for the entire campaign and is being paid directly by the franchise rather than the radio station.
Demers took over play-by-play duties for television and radio simulcasts following the departure of veteran Kevin Calabro. The role opened unexpectedly after initial replacement Braiden Bell was dismissed on his hiring day due to past social media posts.
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