SI.com · Jan 30, 2019
Could LeBron James Become the First NBA Player Fined for Tampering?
The Anthony Davis trade demand has raised eyebrows across the league. With the Pelicans star narrowing in on Los Angeles as a top target, could LeBron and the Lakers face tampering fines?
Is LeBron James violating the NBA’s anti-tampering policy by helping the Los Angeles Lakers acquire New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis? If so, will the NBA do anything about it?
As explained below, the Lakers’ pursuit of Davis, coupled with remarks by James and the agent for both James and Davis—Rich Paul of Klutch Sports—has sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest and behind-the-scenes maneuvers that might constitute tampering.