Lakers Fined $500K For Violating Anti-Tampering Rules
- Updated: September 1, 2017
According to Marc Spears of ESPN.com, the National Basketball Association has fined the Los Angeles Lakers $500K for violating anti-tampering rules.
NBA fines Lakers $500K for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule in regards to Paul George. pic.twitter.com/ivrP96H8QF
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN) August 31, 2017
Shams Charina of the Vertical also reported the news.
The Los Angeles Lakers have been fined $500,000 for violating anti-tampering rules.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 31, 2017
The club released a statement via their website.
OFFICIAL: Lakers Statement Regarding NBA’s Tampering Investigation –
https://t.co/Zz2le5FYY0— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 31, 2017
For Los Angeles the penalty could have been much worst as they are lucky to have gotten off with just a 500,000 dollar fine. Some of the penalties could have included loss of a draft pick as well as the right to pursue George next summer when he is expected to become an unrestricted free agent.
George was eventually traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder where he will team up with Russell Westbrook next season.
As more information surfaces on the club and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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