He’s decided to get off the mic for some time.

Longtime NFL announcer Paul Allen is stepping away from his show after sparking backlash with some highly controversial comments.

Allen, an announcer for the Minnesota Vikings, made light of the tension in the area amid protests over the recent shooting. He joked that protestors in Minnesota might be paid more to be out there in the cold.

His comments were a reference to conspiracy theories suggesting that large corporations and organizations secretly fund protests.

“In conditions like this, do paid protesters get hazard pay?” he asked on ‘The Paul Allen Show’ on Friday, per Awful Announcing.

“Everybody’s catching strays this week,” he added. “[Brian] Flores, Kevin Stefanski from Baker [Mayfield], Charlie ‘Biyatch’ caught one out of nowhere. They’re just all over, paid protesters caught one this morning.”

The joke sparked widespread criticism, given the seriousness of the issues at hand.

The NBA pushed a game back after another federal shooting incident took place on Saturday. So no one is taking this lightly.

Paul Allen Admits His Best Was Lacking

Paul Allen (Photo via X)
Allen has since apologized.

“I made a comment on-air Friday about protesters and the weather that was insensitive and poorly timed and I’m sorry,” he said. “It was a misguided attempt at humor and while it was never meant with any ill-intent or political affront, I absolutely and wholeheartedly want to apologize to those who genuinely were hurt or offended by it. Nine-to-noon doesn’t formulate political opinions. We don’t bash or praise political discussions or even focus on political issues.”

He has also announced he will be taking time off from his show.

“My best was lacking Friday, and for that I am sorry,” he remarked.“I am taking a few days off, wanted to express these thoughts and my sincere apology with you before I do.”

It’s unclear when he will return.

Meanwhile, it appears KFAN contributor Paul Charchian will take his place. Per Awful Announcing, Charchian hosted the rest of the show on Monday morning.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.