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Kevin done Calabrorating!



Joe Freeman, the Blazers beat writer at The Oregonian says Kevin Calabro has decided to leave the Portland team as its lead play-by-play man.  Here's the social media post:

"Kevin Calabro tells me has decided to step away from Blazers broadcasting and will no longer call games for Portland.   The team and its veteran play-by-play man had been in discussions on a new contract, but he called the offers "subprime" and he has decided to move on." 

Calabro is the beloved former Sonics announcer and says he will be looking for a new NBA role behind the mike.  He also did a stint on KIRO radio drive time afternoon sports talk way back in the day. 

Calabro's comment:  “Easy decision. Not worth my time,” Calabro said. “Which is sad because it’s a great roster and the people there are great.”

His decision comes after much maligned new owner Tom Dundon ousted four announcers Tuesday, including Neil Everett, who came over from ESPN L.A. and Michael Holton.

A loyal reader points out that John Forslund was previously knocked out as the Carolina Hurricanes hockey announcer by this same new Blazers boss who owns the Carolina team. That led Forslund to the Kraken.  

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  1. Rhett WorkmanJuly 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM

    The use of the word "subprime" here by KC is gold by him. Dundon FYI his business is in subprime lending. This is getting real ugly real quick down there and a lot of folks in Seattle are going to start having to pay attention to this because it will impact the timeline for NBA expansion potentially

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    1. Wayne LJuly 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM

      Yes, a nice left hook before leaving! Good update. I agree, clouds are getting murky. This is one time I would send Daniels to PDX and work with KATU on this budding mess. Poker anyone? Chauncey?

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