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New York (CNN Business) Maria Taylor, one of the top NBA analysts on ESPN, is parting ways with the sports network.
The move is not all that surprising, as Taylor's contract was coming to an end. But her exit is notable because it comes just weeks after comments from one of her colleagues sparked controversy that embroiled Taylor and ESPN.
Earlier this month, the New York Times published a bombshell story regarding comments that Rachel Nichols, another NBA analyst for ESPN, made about Taylor. The Times reported a leaked recording of a private conversation from last year in which Nichols, who is White, says that Taylor, who is Black, was chosen to be the head of last year's NBA Finals coverage because of the company's diversity efforts.
New York (CNN Business) Maria Taylor, one of the top NBA analysts on ESPN, is parting ways with the sports network.
The move is not all that surprising, as Taylor's contract was coming to an end. But her exit is notable because it comes just weeks after comments from one of her colleagues sparked controversy that embroiled Taylor and ESPN.
Earlier this month, the New York Times published a bombshell story regarding comments that Rachel Nichols, another NBA analyst for ESPN, made about Taylor. The Times reported a leaked recording of a private conversation from last year in which Nichols, who is White, says that Taylor, who is Black, was chosen to be the head of last year's NBA Finals coverage because of the company's diversity efforts.
Could be a risky move for Taylor.
What are her options for making $5 million per year? ESPN is the leader in woke and she represents woke stupidity very well. I'm assuming if she goes to Fox she will lose her BLM street cred so that would be a non-starter.
Are NBC or CBS going to pay her that much money? A regional job wouldn't pay that much and I doubt NBA TV could either.
Will be interesting to see where she ends up.
What are her options for making $5 million per year? ESPN is the leader in woke and she represents woke stupidity very well. I'm assuming if she goes to Fox she will lose her BLM street cred so that would be a non-starter.
Are NBC or CBS going to pay her that much money? A regional job wouldn't pay that much and I doubt NBA TV could either.
Will be interesting to see where she ends up.
