ESPN Moves Rachel Nichols Off NBA Coverage, Cancels ‘The Jump’

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ESPN Moves Rachel Nichols Off NBA Coverage, Cancels ‘The Jump’
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ESPN used to rely on two talented female sportscasters, Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor, for some of its top basketball coverage. Going forward, the network isn’t going to have either. ESPN h…

“We mutually agreed that this approach regarding our NBA coverage was best for all concerned,” said David Roberts, senior vice president for NBA production at ESPN, in a statement. “Rachel is an excellent reporter, host and journalist, and we thank her for her many contributions to our NBA content.” ESPN is expected to honor the remainder of Nichols’ contract, according to a person familiar with the matter, but her future assignments at the network remain unknown.

Got to create a whole show and spend five years hanging out with some of my favorite people talking about one of my favorite things,” Nichols said on Twitter. “An eternal thank you to our amazing producers and crew. ‘The Jump’ was never built to last forever, but it sure was fun. More to come…”

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