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shootaround

British  
/ ˈʃuːtəˌraʊnd /

noun

  1. basketball an informal match or practice session

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He was a full participant in the team’s shootaround Wednesday morning, even joining star guard Luka Doncic, forward Maxi Kleber and staff members in a half-court shooting competition.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

Here is a synopsis of Clark’s day, starting with the morning shootaround.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2024

Holiday played despite being listed as questionable with an illness unrelated to COVID-19 and missing the morning shootaround.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

Maxey had 35 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in a brilliant performance after he was ill earlier in the day and missed their morning shootaround.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

The Eagles went to Galen Center in the morning for a shootaround.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2024

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