DENVER (AP) – There was no sign of foul play in the death of Memphis Grizzlies broadcaster Don Poier, who was found dead in the team’s hotel before a game against the Denver Nuggets, investigators said Saturday.

The body of the 53-year-old longtime announcer was found Friday. The cause of death has not been determined.

An autopsy Saturday found no sign of trauma, coroner investigator Raylene Smith said. She added it could take four to six weeks to determine the cause of death after toxicology and lab tests.

Poier was the voice of the Grizzlies since their inception in 1995, when they played in Vancouver. He moved with the team to Memphis in 2001. Poier started as the radio announcer and moved to the TV side this season.

Before joining the Grizzlies, Poier called Pac-10 football and basketball games for more than 20 years.

“It is just a devastating thing for the franchise because he’s one of the original people,” coach Mike Fratello said.

The Nuggets and Grizzlies observed a moment of silence for Poier before Friday night’s game, which the Nuggets won 92-82.

“He loved the Grizzlies, the city of Memphis and the fans more than anything,” the Grizzlies said on their Web site.

Funeral arrangements were pending.

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