That is a twist to this saga I didn’t see coming.

This about to be fired television reporter is leaking stories about herself hooking up with NBA players so it looks like she is a victim of a campaign by those against her.

Rachel Nichols

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Jimmy Butler

Did Jimmy Butler hook up with Rachel Nichols? Rumor resurfaces as Internet says ‘she think we forgot’

On Monday, July 5, Rachel Nichols apologized to ESPN colleague Maria Taylor on air after a leaked clip revealed Nichols complaining about Taylor, who is Black, getting 2020 NBA Finals hosting gig because of her “diversity.” Now after this controversy sparked, the Internet is once again talking about an old rumor which was about Nichols and NBA star Jimmy Butler, suggesting that an alleged sex tape of the duo was leaked from the NBA Bubble hotel room.

Jordan Thrilla reported that last year there was a rumor claiming that a security guard went to Butler’s hotel room after hearing a thumping sound from his room. At that time all the players of the team were supposed to be in quarantine. The website reported, “Rumor has it those thumping sounds were Jimmy Butler smashing Rachel Nichols at NBA bubble in his hotel room.” It was reported that the incident allegedly happened after the journalist took Butler’s interview for ESPN. Even though the rumor was never confirmed, the Internet brought this up and slammed Nichols for it.

During the Monday, July 5 broadcast, Nichols said, “So the first thing they teach you in journalism school is don’t be the story. And I don’t plan to break that rule today or distract from a fantastic Finals.” “But I also don’t want to let this moment pass without saying how much I respect, how much I value our colleagues here at ESPN. How deeply, deeply sorry I am for disappointing those I hurt, particularly Maria Taylor, and how grateful I am to be part of this outstanding team.” – Source