What happened: Chris Haynes reported Bell retained counsel to pursue reinstatement as Portland's TV play-by-play voice. Portland dismissed Bell the same day it hired him after derogatory posts from his past surfaced.

Why it matters: Portland opens against Phoenix on Oct. 21 with the TV booth vacant again. Reversing a same-day dismissal would put the team's hiring vetting under further scrutiny.

What to watch: Watch whether Portland answers the request and who calls the opener if the chair stays open.