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ESPN Fires Rockets Beat Writer

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He did noting wrong. There’s no Trolli beards for MVP vote scandal or an accusation Les Alexander’s referee tirade was actually directed by a reporter in the press box.

It’s just ESPN being ESPN. And choosing to keep Stephen A Smith employed while cutting dozens of other reporters and writers.

ESPN has fired Houston Rockets beat writer Calvin Watkins during a forced exodus today:

After seven great years at ESPN I've been let go. Much respect to all the people.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) April 26, 2017

Watkins was notably the Houston media market’s NBA MVP vote this season, he voted Harden.