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Whisper by the fire pit: sources say the Buss family is selling its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers, and Jeanie Buss would no longer serve as governor.

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San Antonio has got a text

The city council voted 6-5 to reject a proposed public vote on the city's $489 million contribution for a new Spurs downtown arena. The villa is not putting it to a public ballot.

Villa whisper alert

Word by the fire pit is that the NBA has found no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard, per three people with knowledge of recent discussions between the two sides. Still a whisper, not a verdict.

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New Orleans has got a text

Trendon Watford and the Pelicans are coupling up on a one-year, $2.9 million deal. Not official yet, anyone can still walk.

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The villa has got a text

The fire pit is buzzing with offseason tea and early season whispers, one team at a time through Sept. 18. Nothing is confirmed here, just the villa putting the pieces together.

Indiana has got a text

The Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers are each donating $125,000 to flood relief efforts throughout the state. The Indiana Fever and Noblesville Boom have also joined the effort.

Hold on, — the villa has some mixed signals coming in.

The input names LeBron James as a 76ers star and also references a Cavs reunion, which are contradictory facts this output cannot reconcile. No roster move or off-court detail can be confirmed from this summary.

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The villa has got a text

The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class, featuring Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni, and Amar'e Stoudemire among the honorees. Legends, all of them, and the villa is on its feet.

The villa has got a text

Amar'e Stoudemire has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. A legend gets the recognition he deserves.

The villa has got a text

Doc Rivers has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. A legend gets his flowers.

Pacers have got a text

Tyrese Haliburton has admitted he was shocked his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon will not be on national TV when the regular-season schedule dropped. The villa wants its moment, but the cameras are looking elsewhere.

There's a whisper by the fire pit

A collector named Jason Williams has come forward as the owner of a one-of-one Cooper Flagg card, but he hasn't decided what to do with it yet.

There's a whisper by the fire pit

Legendary coach Mike D'Antoni is looking back on his time with Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, and the Linsanity era. This is reminiscing, not a move, so no one is coupling up just yet.

Whisper by the fire pit

Anthony Edwards is out here telling anyone who will listen that the Timberwolves can take down both the Thunder and the Spurs this season. Words by the fire, not a ring on the finger.

The villa has got a text

A judge has dismissed Charles Oakley's assault case against MSG, ruling he produced no evidence to support his claim that he was assaulted by MSG security guards.

There's been a swap in the villa

Sources say Dennis Schroder is heading to the Hornets villa while Tre Mann makes his way to the Cavaliers, with cash also changing hands. This one is not official yet, so anyone can still walk.

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Minnesota has got a text

The Timberwolves are retiring Kevin Garnett's No. 21, and they have set the ceremony for their game against the Celtics. A legend gets his number raised to the rafters.

Philly has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: the 76ers are said to be signing Anfernee Simons, giving them more firepower. Unconfirmed.

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Philadelphia has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: the 76ers are grafting LeBron James, one day after coupling up with Jaylen Brown. Unconfirmed.

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A whisper by the fire pit

There's chatter around the villa about LeBron's next move and what the Celtics do from here. Nothing confirmed, anyone could still walk.

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The villa has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: the NBA summer league in July is set to test a one free throw rule and embedded sensor technology in basketballs. Unconfirmed as official policy.

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Philly has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: the 76ers have entered the mix for LeBron James. Unconfirmed.

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San Antonio has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Billy Donovan has agreed to join the Spurs as lead assistant coach under head coach Mitch Johnson. Unconfirmed.

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Los Angeles has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: after LeBron James reportedly left the villa, the Lakers reportedly overhauled their entire operation in about half an hour, this time around Luka Doncic. Unconfirmed.

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Washington has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Patrick Ewing has agreed to join the Washington Wizards coaching staff as an assistant under head coach Brian Keefe, per sources. Not official yet, anyone can still walk.

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The villa has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson turned heads in their Summer League debuts, putting up 15 and 28 points respectively. Unconfirmed as a roster move, this is just two boys showing out.

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Villa tea alert : Mitchell Robinson speaks out

Mitchell Robinson has revealed the hand injury that put his availability in doubt during the Knicks' NBA Finals run happened after he reacted to a family member being in a car crash. He has since moved to the Celtics.

Whispers by the fire pit

Word around the villa is that the Celtics and 76ers have been talking about a move involving Jaylen Brown, and execs are saying his value was lower than most thought. This is unconfirmed reaction and analysis, not an official move.

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Toronto has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Kawhi Leonard has brought in new representation ahead of expected extension talks with the Toronto Raptors this week, once his trade becomes official. Unconfirmed.

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Denver has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Nikola Jokic has said he wants to stay with the Nuggets long-term but is choosing to wait until next summer before signing any extension. Unconfirmed.

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There's a whisper by the fire pit

Brad Stevens says trading Jaylen Brown was about keeping BOS competitive and adding optionality with draft assets. This is not a new move, just the tea on why it happened.

There's a whisper by the fire pit

Word around the villa is that blockbuster trades have been reshuffling the East's hierarchy this summer. This is analysis, not confirmed news, so take it with a pinch of Mallorcan salt.

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New York has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is undergoing surgery on his left wrist and is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer, per sources. Unconfirmed.

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Heads up, — Lamar Odom has got a text from the courtroom

Former NBA star Lamar Odom, 46, is expected to plead no-contest to reduce a DUI charge from January down to reckless driving. Nothing is finalised just yet, so watch this space.

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Villa medical update

Whisper by the fire pit: Jalen Brunson is expected back later this summer following wrist surgery. Unconfirmed.

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There's been a chat by the fire pit

Jayson Tatum says it was tough to see Jaylen Brown go, calling their ending abrupt but reflecting on the great years they built together. This is a feeling, not a move, so nothing is confirmed.

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Whispers are flying around the villa

Whisper by the fire pit: there is chatter about the NBA's biggest free agents and what comes next for the Lakers, Bucks, and others after some major moves. Unconfirmed.

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LeBron's got the villa talking

Whisper by the fire pit: the Cavs, Heat, and Sixers appear to be the top three teams for LeBron. Unconfirmed.

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Milwaukee has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Bucks GM Jon Horst says trading Giannis Antetokounmpo was a 'very difficult decision.' Unconfirmed.

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Austin Reaves has got a text

After five seasons together at LAL, Austin Reaves reached out to LeBron James following reports that LeBron was leaving. The two had a close bond during their time as teammates.

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Dallas has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Mark Cuban alleges Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in adversarial business practices in a proposed move of the club out of downtown. Unconfirmed.

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Whisper by the fire pit

Word is Tim Hardaway Jr. is feeling inspired by his dad's legacy. Unconfirmed.

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The villa has a legal update

A U.S. District Judge has denied Terry Rozier's request to modify his bail conditions, meaning he cannot practice or play with potential witnesses in his case. The judge ruled on Wednesday and the conditions remain as they were.

Utah has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: rookie Darryn Peterson and fourth-year guard Keyonte George are giving the Jazz a backcourt to believe in. Unconfirmed.

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The villa has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: Kawhi Leonard's move to the Raptors is reportedly on hold while an NBA investigation plays out. Unconfirmed, and nothing is official yet.

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There's a whisper by the fire pit

Steph Curry has admitted he sees the appeal of coupling up with long-time rival LeBron James in their later years. This is unconfirmed and no move is on the table.

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The villa is buzzing

Whisper by the fire pit: teams have been sliding into LeBron James' circle through his rep Rich Paul, trying to shoot their shot. Unconfirmed.

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There's a whisper by the fire pit

Word is Steph Curry has been making a pitch to LeBron James. Unconfirmed, and we are not reading too much into this one yet.

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Utah has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: AJ Dybantsa turned heads with 27 points in his Summer League debut. Unconfirmed as a roster move, but the villa is watching.

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Washington has got a text

Whisper by the fire pit: AJ Dybantsa turned heads in the villa with 27 points as the Wizards topped the Jazz and No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson in summer league. Unconfirmed as a roster move, but the energy is undeniable.

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