The first *official* week of NBA free agency is ending on a tumultuous note after news dropped that the Association will be investigating two acquisitions for possible infringement of the NBA’s tampering rules. The two deals at the center of the investigation will be the Chicago Bulls’ acquisition of point guard Lonzo Ball and the Miami Heat’s trade for veteran Kyle Lowry. The breaking news, first reported by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, was announced by Adrian Wojnarowski, via Twitter:CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The NBA has opened up investigations into possible tampering violations involving two sign-and-trade deals completed in free agency: New Orleans and Chicago centered on Lonzo Ball, and Toronto and Miami centered on Kyle Lowry. Lonzo Ball went to the Windy City on a sign-and-trade agreement that sent Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick to the Pelicans. Chicago signed Ball to a four-year, $85 million deal.

Source: Fox News August 07, 2021 20:37 UTC