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A’ja Wilson Calls Out Rachel Nichols’ Inappropriate Comments
12/15/2025
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Story summary
- A’ja Wilson, star of the Las Vegas Aces, expressed discomfort with ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols’ comments during an interview with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
- Nichols referenced a meme about Thunder general manager Sam Presti's dedication to scouting, joking he would attend Wilson and Bam Adebayo's sonogram appointment.
- Nichols was fired from ESPN in 2021 after making controversial comments about Maria Taylor, who joined NBC Sports.
