Social and national media blew up over a report the Lakers and more specifically Magic Johnson contacted Paul George illegally while he was still a member of the Indiana Pacers.
Veteran NBA journalist Peter Vecsey broke the report which launched the frenzy over this situation. As the news gathered steam additional insight poured in.
Sources: Pacers filed tampering charges vs. Lakers, probe centered on possible impermissible contact between Magic Johnson and Paul George.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 20, 2017
What is known is the Indiana Pacers lodged a formal complaint.