The NBA is investigating potential tampering violations involving the sign-and-trade deals involving the Bulls' acquisition of Lonzo Ball and the Heat's deal for Kyle Lowry, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The probe will investigate "illegal contact among teams and players ahead of the opening of free agency on Monday at 6 p.m. ET," per the report. Team executives, agents and players involved have been notified of the investigation.
The Pelicans traded Ball to Chicago on a four-year deal worth $85 million for wing Garrett Temple on his new three-year, $15.5 million contract and guard Tomas Satoransky, per ESPN.