Calabro Out as Blazers Broadcast Voice | Seattle News

Veteran NBA broadcaster Kevin Calabro, the beloved voice of the Portland Trail Blazers for a decade and a former Sonics legend, is out after rejecting a “subprime” contract offer — calling it “not worth my time.” At 70 and a nine-time Sportscaster of the Year, Calabro still wants to call games, ideally in the NBA or college, and remains based in Seattle despite renting in Portland. His exit follows a major ownership change — Tom Dundon’s $4.25 billion buyout — aimed at streamlining operations and cutting costs, including layoffs across the organization. Radio broadcasts will continue, but TV simulcasts are gone. Calabro’s departure signals a seismic shift for the Blazers’ broadcast booth as the new ownership group, including finance and sports power players, pushes for efficiency and long-term stability — including Moda Center renovations and a new lease in Portland. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5bad639f122a331a