Contributed by Scott Lipscomb

What’s done in the dark always comes to light. Weeks after a fellow ESPN host’s call got leaked about Taylor, Taylor decided to depart from ESPN and decline a contract extension.

Maria Taylor is one the top NBA analysts of today, and is reportedly heading to NBC Sports to help cover the Olympics via the New York Post.

Earlier this month, the New York Times published a bombshell story regarding comments that Rachel Nichols, another NBA analyst for ESPN, made about Taylor. Nichols who is white, felt as though Taylor was only able to cover the finals because of the company’s “diversity efforts.”

Taylor thanked ESPN for her time with the Network

“So thankful to Jimmy and all of my great teammates and friends at the SEC Network, College GameDay, Women’s and Men’s college basketball, and the NBA Countdown family — the people who believed in me, encouraged me, pushed me, and lifted me up,” Taylor said in a statement. “Words are inadequate to express my boundless appreciation, and I hope to make them proud.”

Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN and sports content, added that Taylor’s “remarkable success speaks directly to her abilities and work ethic.”

“There is no doubt we will miss Maria, but we remain determined to continue to build a deep and skilled talent roster that thoroughly reflects the athletes we cover and the fans we serve,” he said in a statement. “While she chose to pursue a new opportunity, we are proud of the work we’ve done together.” reported CNN.