Magic Johnson wasn't taking any chances at committing a possible tampering violation, declining to give his thoughts when asked about Hornets guard Kemba Walker.
An NBA investigation found no evidence of tampering by Lakers associate head coach Brian Shaw in his interactions with then-Pacers star Paul George, multiple sources told ESPN.
In a statement issued Wednesday, Pacers owner Herb Simon said the team agreed with the league's decision to fine the Lakers over the Paul George tampering incident and wants to move on.
Magic Johnson told the Los Angeles Times that he's responsible for the $500,000 tampering fine the Lakers have been hit with, adding that he told owner Jeanie Buss to take the money from his salary.
The NBA announced it has fined the Lakers $500,000 for violating the league's anti-tampering rule as a result of the team's actions regarding Paul George.
Magic Johnson is at the center of an NBA investigation into the possibility of impermissible contact between the Lakers and four-time All-Star Paul George, league sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.
