What’s up with Rachel Nichols?

What’s up with Rachel Nichols?

Rachel Nichols is joining Showtime after her ugly exit from ESPN. Nearly a year after ESPN removed Rachel Nichols from its airwaves, the longtime NBA reporter has a new job at Showtime, where she will work as a host and reporter on everything from podcasts to documentaries to potentially a new monthly show.

Why was Rachel Nichols removed from NBA coverage?

Nichols believed the job was contractually hers. The tape became public weeks before Taylor’s contract expired. Taylor took a new job at NBC last month. After the contents of the tape were published, Nichols was removed from her duties as a sideline reporter for the NBA Finals.

Why is Rachel Nichols no longer on The Jump?

26, ESPN announced it would cancel its former league talk show, which was hosted by broadcaster Rachel Nichols. Nichols was pulled from the network’s NBA coverage on the same date, a decision that followed a leaked audio tape of hers in which she said controversial remarks about former ESPN reporter Maria Taylor.

Does Rachel Nichols have a job now?

Rachel Nichols has a new role — and new details on the controversy that ended her ESPN career. Former ESPN “The Jump” host Rachel Nichols has joined Showtime as a host and producer on the company’s basketball-related programming, it was announced Friday.