Rachel Nichols has joined Showtime Basketball following her abrupt exit from ESPN

Rachel Nichols, who previously worked for ESPN, has been hired by Showtime Basketball. She will contribute to the content as a producer and host.

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The newspaper obtained a phone recording of a conversation between Rachel Nichols and Adam Mendelsohn, a longtime Lakers adviser

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Although Rachel Nichols praised Maria Taylor, her coworker, she also questioned her position because the network frequently hires diversely.

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Rachel Nichols stated that her new contract with Showtime Sports will provide her with the most level playing field.

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She will be producing, creating, and hosting new sports programs, collaborating with Hall of Famers, champions, and a creative behind-the-scenes team.

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Nichols felt she had worked for decades for this job and hoped to host the finals because they had put on some great shows leading up to the playoffs.

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