Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey has lost his job after allegations of bullying, hostility, and creating a toxic workplace environment. “Intimidation and profanity-laced tirades” were cited among his methods of franchise management. Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports tweeted the news of his departure.
“The Portland Trail Blazers have fired Neil Olshey, ending his 10-year run as the GM and president of basketball operations, league sources tell @YahooSports.”
Upon the news of his firing, the organization released this statement:
Director of Player Personnel Joe Cronin has been named the interim general manager.