iHeartMedia Sports “Rip City Radio” 620 KPOJ Portland will continue to serve as flagship station for the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers under a new multi-year agreement.
KPOJ has served as home of Trail Blazers games since the 2013-14 season. KPOJ will lead a 12 station network across Oregon. The new deal will expand upon the station’s broadcast of games along with pre and post-game shows with the addition of two weekly shows. Sean Highkin will host the “Trail Blazers Insider Report” on Tuesdays from 2-3pm with a replay on Wednesdays from 6-7pm, while Brendan Slaughter will anchor “The Blazers Wrap Up” on Thursdays from 6-7pm.
Trail Blazers Chief Marketing Officer Kevin Kinghorn said, “Rip City Radio and iHeartMedia have been great partners for more than a decade, delivering the energy and passion of Trail Blazers basketball to fans across Oregon and Washington. As we start an exciting new chapter, this extension strengthens our ability to connect with fans through additional in-season content and year-round programming, delivering the moments that make Rip City fandom so unique.”
iHeartMedia Portland Region President Marshal Burgess said, “Renewing our partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers is an incredible moment for all of us. The Blazers represent the spirit of Portland—resilient, passionate, and deeply connected to their fans. We’re proud to stand alongside an organization that continues to inspire and energize the community, and we look forward to creating even more memorable moments together in the seasons ahead.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com