Ashton: nothing better than some NBA drama
Lucas: again with the Lakers?
Ashton: yeah, it seems like it never stops
Lucas: what's the problem this time?
Ashton: tempering
Ashton: again...
Lucas: seems like a recurring theme with them
Ashton: most of the times it's blown out of proportions
Lucas: so what happened?
Lucas: I'm not really up to speed
Ashton: Magic held a press meeting and told the reporters that Simmons contacted him for potential mentoring next summer
Lucas: that's it?
Ashton: well apparently Philly's GM didn't allow it and now NBA is investigating
Lucas: does seem like it's blown out of proportions like you said
Ashton: they probably still have all the drama with George and Davis in mind
Ashton: and are playing it safe
Lucas: if that continues Magic won't be able to talk to anyone outside the Lakers organization
Ashton: maybe it would be safer for him this way
Ashton: I don't think other franchises are happy with him and James' agent getting involved with all this
Lucas: I'm sure it happens with other GMs as well
Lucas: they're just not under such a scrutiny
Ashton: that's what you get when you're Magic
Ashton: too bad it doesn't help the team
Ashton: this season is pretty disappointing
Lucas: yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if they'll miss the playoffs again
Ashton: maybe things will be better after the All-Star Weekend
Lucas: who knows
Ashton: not me...
Magic told the reporters that he was contacted by Simmons for potential mentoring next summer. Since Philly's General Manager didn't allow it, NBA is investigating the issue now.