The Portland Trailblazers have fired general manager Neil Olshey almost a month after the team opened an investigation into toxic and hostile work allegations made by employees.
56-year-old Olshey -- who's been the GM since 2012 -- was accused back in November of bullying, intimidating and making expletive-filled rants towards staff members over his time with the team.
The Blazers immediately launched a private investigation into the allegations ... and a firm spoke with several employees on the abuse that is said to have led to "mental and physical stress."
After a review of the findings, the organization fired Olshey.
"The Portland Trail Blazers are committed to building an organization that positively impacts our colleagues, communities and the world in which we live and play," the org. said Friday.
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— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 3, 2021
"Following the conclusion of the independent review of concerns and complaints around our workplace environment at the practice facility, the Portland Trail Blazers organization has decided to terminate General Manager and President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey, effective immediately due to violations of the Portland Trail Blazers’ Code of Conduct."
The team says they will not release any information on their investigation out of respect for those who came forward and look to make improvements in the office.
"We are confident that these changes will help build a more positive and respectful working environment."
The Director of Player Personnel, Joe Cronin, will take over as interim General Manager.