Calabro Out as Blazers Voice | Portland Trail Blazers News

Kevin Calabro, the beloved voice of the Portland Trail Blazers for nine seasons, is walking away after calling the team’s latest contract offer “subprime” — a jab that stung given the owner’s past in predatory lending. Calabro, who praised the roster and people, says it was an easy decision, though fans are heartbroken. This exodus isn’t isolated — Michael Holton, Neil Everett, Jamie Hudson, and Tom Haberstroh are also gone, following 70 front-office layoffs since the owner’s $4.25 billion takeover. The move echoes the pain of the Sonics’ relocation, a memory Calabro still carries after 22 years calling their games. While he’s not retiring, Calabro is already exploring opportunities with other NBA teams and college broadcasts, with Seattle still a potential destination if the league expands. Fans fear the franchise’s soul is fading, and worry the league won’t act to protect Portland’s deep basketball roots. 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/b14ae2e1f9e9d153