Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Multiple NBA general managers have told ESPN that they have privately expressed frustration with what they call “tampering” on the part of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.
James recently told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin that the possibility of the Lakers acquiring New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis would be “amazing” and “incredible.” Several GMs say those comments violate the league’s bylaws.
According to NBA rules, “any player who, directly or indirectly, entices, induces, persuades or attempts to entice, induce or persuade any Player, Coach, Trainer, General Manager, or any other person who