76ers stand out Ben Simmons (Twitter)

The NBA has released the following statement regarding the potential contact between Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the Los Angeles Lakers President, Basketball Operations, and Philadelphia 76ers player, Ben Simmons:

“We have concluded that Magic Johnson’s statements regarding Ben Simmons do not constitute a tampering violation.  The Philadelphia 76ers initiated the contact with the Los Angeles Lakers by requesting a meeting between Johnson and Simmons.  Both organizations ultimately concluded that such a meeting did not make sense at this time but in that context, Johnson’s response to a media inquiry regarding Simmons does not run afoul of league rules.”