The Miami Heat are under league investigation for potential tampering, but Kyle Lowry, for his part, did not get caught slipping.
At Lowry’s introductory media session this week, a reporter asked him how conversations with Heat leaders Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra convinced him that Miami was the place he wanted to be. Lowry shrewdly replied:
“It wasn’t much of that. It was a sign-and-trade, so it wasn’t really much of that at all. But I know who they are. Me and Spo kinda go back to the NBA Africa Games, and me and him always had a mutual respect for each other. His passion is one of a kind.
“But other than that, it wasn’t any conversations,” added Lowry. “I’m sure there will be a lot more to come. But other than that, I’m looking forward to those conversations to be had.”
Lowry’s sign-and-trade deal with Miami was reported soon after the NBA free-agency period officially began. News then broke this weekend that the league is investigating the Heat for possibly tampering with Lowry.
The NBA may have a tough time proving its case, especially given Lowry’s close relationship with Heat star Jimmy Butler. Lowry also did his part not to accidentally snitch on his new team.
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