Magic Johnson and Anthony Davis can call, meet, text, FT with Kawhi Leonard

Here’s a quick breakdown: Magic (no longer employed by the Lakers) and Anthony Davis (not yet a Laker) can call, meet, text, FT with Kawhi or other FAs on their own. They just can’t formally represent or be part of Lakers meeting.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 29, 2019

Magic Johnson says he will help the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency in any way he can, but he is not permitted by NBA rules to be part of official team meetings with prospective free agents. Johnson said he has not been asked by the Lakers or owner Jeanie Buss to participate.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 28, 2019

Magic Johnson has been saying since the day he stepped down that he would still be part of the Lakers free agent recruiting efforts. Am also told that LeBron James and Anthony Davis plan to meet with Kawhi Leonard, taking a hands-on approach to try to complete their team.

— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) June 28, 2019

NBA’s rules don’t prevent a team from bringing in someone not employed by them for FA meetings. Magic Johnson is a special case because of his history and because he works & communicates with other team’s players. He is, however, free to meet with Kawhi Leonard on his own.

— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) June 29, 2019