You knew it was just a matter of time but on Tuesday, ESPN announced that Rachel Nichols has been taken off the sidelines for the NBA Finals.
Nichols, in case you have not heard, was the center of a leaked video that included her making demeaning comments about ESPN host Maria Taylor during a private conversation.
According to Andrew Marchand, Nichols will be relaced by Malika Andrews.
Nichols will continue to host ESPN’s show, “The Jump.”
NEWS: Rachel Nichols taken off the sidelines for the NBA Finals https://t.co/NB233QerPw
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) July 6, 2021
ESPN said, “We believe this is best decision for all concerned in order to keep the focus on the NBA Finals. Rachel will continue to host The Jump.”
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) July 6, 2021
