Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing

The Portland Trail Blazers are considering at least three candidates for their vacant television play-by-play announcer position, according to longtime sportswriter Dwight Jaynes. The potential hires under consideration reportedly include NBA TV's Chris Miles, Sacramento Kings broadcaster Kyle Draper, and Atlanta Hawks announcer Matt Winer.

The search comes after Portland hired and fired Braiden Bell on the same day following the emergence of offensive social media posts he wrote as a teenager. Although Bell's attorney has requested reinstatement, the Blazers stated they stand by their initial decision to dismiss him.