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And the connection between Lamarcus Aldridge and San Antonio? Is that tampering too? LMA informed the Spurs and the Lakers that he was opting out, so the teams could draft accordingly. Lakers draft a guard. Spurs draft a stash pick.
Yes, it's tampering. When you have to break the rules because a lot of other teams are doing the same, it's time for the commissioner to step in. Either start punishing teams for tampering or change the rules.
Personally, I see nothing wrong with teams talking to players after the season has ended. It's silly to view the NBA season ending with the NBA Finals, but contracts being in force until July 10th (with an early 10-day negotiating window).