Chris Haynes: Former Portland Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan is named CEO of Ilitch Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and Little Caesars pizza chains.
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Neil Olshey, the top executive on the …
Neil Olshey, the top executive on the basketball side, is under investigation for creating a hostile work environment. The top executive on the business side, Chris McGowan, revealed on Friday that he resigned on Nov. 1, telling The Athletic later in the day that “there’s a lot of things that led to this” and “I know zero about the investigation.”
As the Trail Blazers were enduring a …
As the Trail Blazers were enduring a tumultuous offseason this summer, sources say McGowan was biting his tongue behind the scenes. Stotts was fired as coach. Franchise star Lillard was upset with the direction of the team after a first-round playoff defeat. And a candidate to replace Stotts, the eventually hired Billups, had a controversial past.
During this volatile time, the face and …
During this volatile time, the face and the voice of the franchise was Olshey. His messaging was not only falling flat, it was aggravating the fanbase and sponsors. Olshey was abrasive, combative and shuffled the blame to others besides himself. In June, shortly after Olshey told reporters the team’s failings were not a result of the roster he constructed, sources say McGowan asked Allen to let him become the voice of the franchise. McGowan didn’t want to run the basketball operations, he wanted to control the messaging. He was rebuffed.
Blazers announce Chris McGowan stepping down as president
Jason Quick: Chris McGowan confirms to …
The Vertical: Dewayne Hankins has been …
The Vertical: Dewayne Hankins has been promoted to president of the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @Chris Haynes.
Dwight Jaynes: I had heard there would …
Blazers president Chris McGowan resigning
Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers president Chris McGowan has informed the franchise that he’s resigning, league sources tell @YahooSports.
After four years of work as the …
After four years of work as the Portland Trail Blazers play-by-play announcer, Kevin Calabro said he is stepping down. “This was a very difficult decision to make and I want to thank the Allen family and Chris McGowan for their support and understanding,” said Calabro in a statement Wednesday. “I’ll always be grateful to the Rip City fans for welcoming me into the family.”