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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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When asked about the letter after their shootaround in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, White stepped aside for team spokesperson Jackie Maynard to read a statement:

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

In former Lakers star Anthony Davis’ highly anticipated return to L.A., the Lakers will also get their own big man back as center Deandre Ayton was upgraded to available for Friday’s game after morning shootaround.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 28, 2025

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

Jarred Vanderbilt went through his most extensive workout to date during Monday’s shootaround, and according to ESPN, he’s targeting a Game 3 return.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2024

“I was after them all week, even at shootaround I had to get after them to really echo our communication,” Few said.

From Seattle Times Mar. 21, 2024

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