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Rachel Nichols takes aim at Bronny James critics over 'totally unfair' expectations
July 18, 2024 | 10:23am"I think people are looking at him as if he's a top-10 pick. He is not a top-10 pick, he's a No. 55 pick."
Rachel Nichols, ex-ESPN talents blast Norby Williamson after ouster: 'Prayed for this'
April 5, 2024 | 7:07pmNorby Williamson clearly had bad blood at ESPN.
Ex-NBA star 'couldn't believe' what ESPN did to Rachel Nichols during infamous controversy
December 8, 2023 | 1:13pmMatt Barnes does not believe Rachel Nichols got a fair shake at ESPN.
Rachel Nichols joining Skip Bayless show with another huge name possibly next
August 9, 2023 | 2:21pmThe rotation of replacements for Shannon Sharpe to debate Skip Bayless on FS1's "Undisputed" continues to take shape.
Rachel Nichols opens up for first time about ESPN exit after joining Showtime
October 1, 2022 | 1:23pmFor the first time since leaving ESPN, Rachel Nichols has spoken publicly to tell her side of the story on her controversial exit.
Rachel Nichols has a new gig after last year's messy ESPN exit
September 30, 2022 | 4:35pmRachel Nichols has landed a new deal with Showtime after a controversial exit from ESPN last year.
Rachel Nichols gets cryptic on Instagram after ESPN divorce
January 6, 2022 | 4:59pmRachel Nichols appears to be in good spirits following her official release from ESPN, and she's bringing that cheer to her Instagram account.
Sidelined ESPN talent officially a free agent with exit finalized
January 4, 2022 | 5:47pmRachel Nichols and ESPN are officially done, and she is free to pursue a professional comeback.
The two big winners in ESPN's drama-filled NBA shakeup
October 5, 2021 | 9:27amMike Greenberg will replace Maria Taylor as the top host of “NBA Countdown,” while Stephen A. Smith will have a prominent role.
ESPN officially has their Rachel Nichols replacement
September 20, 2021 | 2:38pmESPN NBA journalist Malika Andrews will officially take over Rachel Nichols' "The Jump" time slot on the network.
What's next for Rachel Nichols after her controversial split from ESPN?
August 31, 2021 | 8:00pmLegal experts have said Nichols has a strong case should she choose to sue the network.
ESPN's unjustified benching of Rachel Nichols was predictable
August 28, 2021 | 11:16amESPN last week dumped Rachel Nichols from her regular NBA and studio assignments, again demonstrating that support of on-air employees depends more on race than on those who may have...
Stephen A. Smith taking ESPN power grab to next level
August 26, 2021 | 2:42pmThese days, what Stephen A. Smith wants at ESPN, Stephen A. gets.
ESPN embarrassed itself during the Rachel Nichols saga
August 25, 2021 | 8:22pmIn the history of sports media mismanagement, the way ESPN handled Rachel Nichols’ situation may not be the worst example, but it can make a case.
ESPN buries Rachel Nichols with new punishment
August 25, 2021 | 3:57pmNichols was involved in a very public controversy with Maria Taylor during the NBA Finals.
How Malika Andrews turned the tables on ESPN drama
July 21, 2021 | 11:12amIt's hard to believe last night was Malika Andrews' first time covering the NBA Finals as a sideline reporter. ESPN's rising star didn't miss a beat, or flub a sentence...
NBC trying to poach ESPN star in huge Olympics move
July 15, 2021 | 12:17amNBC is trying to sign ESPN’s Maria Taylor so she can be part of its Olympic coverage that begins in a little more than a week on July 23, The...
What leaked ESPN memo reveals about 'complicated' Maria Taylor-Rachel Nichols mess
July 14, 2021 | 10:57amESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro has emerged amid the Rachel Nichols-Maria Taylor spectacle.
NBA curiously changed its tune amid ESPN drama
July 10, 2021 | 2:41pmFor some, “better late than never” is a sick joke. Late is the same as never. Last week, NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued an enough-is-enough declaration on the heels of...
ESPN’s $3 million offer to Maria Taylor may not let her finish NBA Finals
July 8, 2021 | 7:14pmTaylor’s current contract expires in less than two weeks, on July 20, which is the date of a potential Game 6 of the NBA Finals.