Showtime (Los Angeles Lakers) is taking a big hit in their pockets. Today, the Los Angeles Lakers has been fined $500k by the NBA for the anti-tampering rule after general manager Rob Pelinka was found to have had contact with Paul George’s agent after the team had already been warned. The fine followed an investigation, conducted by an independent law firm, after the Pacers filed tampering charges.
According to the league, the anti-tampering rule prohibits teams from interfering with other teams’ contractual relationships with NBA players, including by publicly expressing interest in a player who is currently under contract with another team, or by informing that player’s agent of your franchise’s interest.
