By Eurohoops team/ info@Eurohoops.net
The league said Pelinka’s contact with George’s agent “constituted a prohibited expression of interest in the player while he was under contract” with the Indiana Pacers.
The fine followed an investigation, conducted by an independent law firm, after the Pacers filed tampering charges.
According to the league, the anti-tampering rule prohibits teams from interfering with other teams’ contractual relationships with NBA players, including by publicly expressing interest in a player who is currently under contract with another team, or by informing that player’s agent of your franchise’s interest.