Blazers executive Neil Olshey dismissed after probe
The Portland Trail Blazers fired Neil Olshey, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, on Friday after an investigation into workplace conduct.
The Blazers promoted Joe Cronin, director of player personnel, to interim GM.
The team said in a statement that Olshey was dismissed for violating its code of conduct. The Blazers hired an outside firm last month to investigate workplace environment concerns. The probe stemmed from allegations of misconduct involving Olshey.
The dismissal is effective immediately.
“Out of respect for those who candidly participated in that privileged investigation, we will not release or discuss it. We are confident that these changes will help build a more positive and respectful working environment,” the Blazers said in a statement.
Olshey had been general manager of the Blazers since 2012. He was promoted to president of basketball operations in 2015.