The Los Angeles Lakers are going to have to pay for their interest in star forward Paul George. After an independent investigation, the NBA announced Thursday that it has fined the team $500,000 for tampering in communications centered around George coming home to his native L.A. when he becomes a free agent next summer. Teams are not allowed to reach out to or discuss players under contract with other teams. George was with the Indiana Pacers until earlier this summer when he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the investigation reportedly initially centered on Lakers President Magic Johnson, the NBA memo first called out new GM Rob Pelinka for talking to Paul’s agent. Read more https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ka-over-magic-johnson/?utm_term=.d9a4a70ef5bc
