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ESPN removes Rachel Nichols from NBA programming, cancels 'The Jump'

Rachel Nichols' time on ESPN airwaves appears to be over.

The network is removing the longtime reporter and host from all NBA programming and canceling her weekday show "The Jump." ESPN senior vice president of production David Roberts confirmed the decision to Sports Business Journal's John Ourand on Wednesday.

“We mutually agreed that this approach regarding our NBA coverage was best for all concerned,” Roberts told SBJ in a statement. “Rachel is an excellent reporter, host and journalist, and we thank her for her many contributions to our NBA content.