Pacers File Tampering Charges vs. Magic Johnson, Lakers Over Paul George

Often alleged but rarely implicated, the idea of tampering in the NBA is a normal part of the lexicon when it comes to landing the biggest free agents.

But the Indiana Pacers believe they have more than just an inkling that Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers tampered with Paul George this past offseason while he was still under contract.

The fact that the Pacers started this investigation themselves says there could be some merit to it.

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

Though proving it will be tough, maybe the charming ways of Magic overstepped a bit on the George trade attempts this offseason.