Just days after the release of a bombshell report detailing alleged racist and sexist behavior from Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, their Western Conference rival has launched an internal investigation of their own. The Portland Trail Blazers, with the support of team owner Jody Allen, are investigating longtime general manager Neil Olshey.
According to a report from The Athletic's Shams Charania, the investigation is centered around alleged workplace misconduct.
Sources: The Portland Trail Blazers and owner Jody Allen have launched an investigation into president of basketball operations Neil Olshey, hiring a firm to probe alleged workplace misconduct.
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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 6, 2021
Via The Athletic:
When contacted about the investigation on Friday night, the Trail Blazers said: “We don't have a comment on this matter at this time.” Allen also declined to comment on Friday night.
Both Allen and Olshey were present as Damian Lillard and the Blazers' dispatched the visiting Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The exactly details or form of misconduct being investigated have yet to be released.
Neil Olshey has served as the Trail Blazers GM for nearly a decade, getting hired in June of 2012. His hiring coincided with the arrival of franchise player Damian Lillard, basically overseeing the entirety of the Lillard era in Portland.
Prior to joining the Blazers organization, Neil Olshey rose through the ranks to become the general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers.
UPDATE:
The Portland Trail Blazers released their official statement on the investigation launched centered around GM Neil Olshey.
Statement from the Trail Blazers on the investigation into President/GM Neil Olshey. pic.twitter.com/oJ3eDlP9wK
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 6, 2021
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