Lebron James and the Lakers are a prime example. Lebron has made it clear he wants the big-market Lakers to snatch Anthony Davis from the small-market Pelicans, yet the NBA does not go after players for this type of interaction. The NBA will penalize teams for tampering (at least twice for the Lakers), but players seem immune from such action.
LeBron James wants the Lakers to trade for Anthony Davis. At the very least, he wants the conversation about it to start. So let's have a frank look at it: https://t.