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LeBron James sacrificed tens of millions of dollars when he signed his new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Yet buried inside that team-friendly contract sits a clause that has quietly become one of its most intriguing details.

Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / July 30

'I Just Don’t Know': Rachel Nichols Questions LeBron James and Jaylen Brown’s Chemistry With the 76ers

After the excitement dulled, the concerns about a generational icon joining a superstar-laden locker room came up. With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the tactical fit isn’t the only hurdle.

NBA News / The Spun / June 9

Rachel Nichols Doesn't Hold Back On Boos Heard During Game 3

Rachel Nichols doesn't hold back on the boos she heard during Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night. The Knicks hosted the Spurs at Madison Square Garden for Game 3.

News & Politics News / HITC / June 8

Rachel Nichols says Donald Trump received the biggest boos in Madison Square Garden history

Rachel Nichols said Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden reception reached a level she had not heard in the building for a long time. Trump’s Game 3 appearance had already been surrounded by noise before he was shown inside the arena.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Pro Sports / April 1

Rachel Nichols Makes Unexpected MVP Voting Decision on Luka Doncic

The 2025-2026 NBA season’s MVP race has been one of the most scrutinized ever. Four names are often mentioned as worthy of taking home the prestigious hardware: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, and Luka Doncic. Of the four names, it’s Luka Doncic who often gets overlooked despite his stellar play this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / March 12

'LeBron James Isn’t Immortal Anymore': Rachel Nichols Discusses Lakers Performance With and Without LBJ

Forrest Gump once famously said that life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. That’s what it feels like watching the Lakers play basketball this season.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / December 28

‘Stuck in a Situation Where Anthony Davis Has Almost No Trade Value’: Rachel Nichols Suggests Mavs Stick With AD This Season

In the months leading up to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Dallas Mavericks were viewed as a legitimate threat to the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

'Looking at My Enormous Wallet of Trade Assets': Rachel Nichols Believes Thunder Should Be Active This Trade Deadline

Just a couple of weeks ago, Oklahoma City Thunder was believed to be capable of setting the NBA record for wins in a season. Fast forward to today, and some serious questions surround the defending NBA champions and their hopes of repeating last season’s success.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / November 25

Rachel Nichols Calls NBA MVP a Three-Horse Race, Names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Her Early-Season Favorite

As competitive as the matchups have been in each conference with one-fourth of the NBA season gone, the MVP race is heating up to unprecedented levels.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 25

'Klay Thompson Has Won 4 Rings, Ja Morant Has Won 1 Playoff Series': Rachel Nichols Ends the Debate With One Line

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, but that wasn’t the most noteworthy thing that came from that game between two teams that have massively underperformed so far this season.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 20

Comparing NBA Trades to Buying a House, Rachel Nichols Discusses Zion Williamson’s Fit With Pelicans

The NBA regular season is about 20% done for most teams. It’s a small sample size, but also a large enough one for some teams to realize that competing this year just isn’t going to be in the cards for them.

New Orleans Pelicans News / The SportsRush / November 6

Rachel Nichols Believes Pelicans’ Horrible Start and Bleak Draft Future Could Lead to the Team Relocating

It has become a very bleak time to become a New Orleans Pelicans fan. Many would’ve assumed that when they drafted Zion Williamson in 2019, by now they would be a powerhouse in the Western Conference.

San Antonio Spurs News / The SportsRush / October 28

Rachel Nichols Believes She ‘Undershot’ Victor Wembanyama’s Ceiling With a Top-10 Prediction

In just four games of the 2025-26 NBA season, Victor Wembanyama has lived up to his ‘Alien’ nickname. The presumption was that the San Antonio Spurs star would take another jump, but an MVP-calibre season didn’t seem possible so early on.

Denver Nuggets News / HITC / September 9, 2025

Rachel Nichols slams Denver Nuggets’ treatment of Nikola Jokic, issue now fixed

Last season, the Denver Nuggets came up short of repeating their 2023 championship run. The team lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games during the Western Conference semifinals.

New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / August 28, 2025

Rachel Nichols Picks Knicks as Her Favorites to Make It Out of the East Next Season

Over the last few years in the NBA, the Eastern Conference has paled in comparison to the West. However, nothing is quite like the state of the East ahead of the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 18, 2025

NBA Reporter Rachel Nichols Reacts Strongly to Damian Lillard's Portland Comeback

Basketball fans knew it was "Dame Time" on Thursday. The nine-time NBA All-Star point guard, instead of chasing a title with a new team, decided that

Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / The SportsRush / June 27, 2025

Pointing out agent Omar Cooper's lack of experience, Rachel Nichols condemns Ace Bailey's actions

Former ESPN journalist Rachel Nichols discussed the odd happenings around the draft selection and how it was handled.

Ace Bailey threatened interested team before NBA Draft

Jazz call draft prospect's bluff with No. 5 pick

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Former ESPN Reporter Rachel Nichols Announces Ambitious New Career Move

Rachel Nichols became of a familiar name in the NBA and NFL worlds during her days as a sideline reporter with ESPN before parting ways with the company in early 2022. Nichols covered big time events including Monday Night Football and the NBA Finals, endearing herself to millions of fans along the way.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 13, 2025

Rachel Nichols Calls out NBA’s Flawed Draft Lottery After Mavericks Land No. 1 Pick

The 2025 NBA Draft lottery has come and gone, with the Dallas Mavericks making a huge jump to secure the No. 1 overall pick and the right to select Duke standout Cooper Flagg.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 9, 2025

‘It is so rare’… LA Clippers owner deserves credit, Rachel Nichols makes Dallas Mavericks comparison

Despite the LA Clippers falling to the Denver Nuggets 120-101 in Game 7 of their first-round series, owner Steve Ballmer managed to make headlines with a generous gesture that showcased his passion for the franchise.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / April 30, 2025

Days After Claiming Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Leave Milwaukee, Rachel Nichols Reflects Upon His 10 Years With Bucks

In today’s NBA, franchise loyalty has become increasingly rare. Stars frequently move in search of better opportunities and championship-caliber rosters.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2024

DeMarcus Cousins: Joel Embiid needs to 'come down in weight'

DeMarcus Cousins says Joel Embiid needs to 'come down in weight'

Joel Embiid has consistently struggled with injuries and conditioning, and DeMarcus Cousins sees a solution.

Former Knicks guard calls out Joel Embiid for questionable play

Joel Embiid makes incredible NBA playoffs history

Joel Embiid's career high keeps 76ers alive in series vs. Knicks

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'NBA MVP' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2023

New 'Undisputed' leaves Skip Bayless speechless

If this is the new 'Undisputed,' its creator may spend more time fighting to be heard than he originally thought. The FS1 show returned from a lengthy hiatus to find not one but three new hosts joining Skip Bayless on his never-ending quest to rile up the viewers with hot takes.

Report: Keyshawn Johnson reaches buyout with ESPN, will join ‘Undisputed’ with Skip Bayless

Keyshawn Johnson to join 'Undisputed' after ESPN settlement

The most notorious sports feuds of all time

The 'Top 10 QBs to never make a Pro Bowl' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 9, 2023