After shooting just 32 percent beyond the arc and 61.4 percent at the line last year, Barrett and his trainer, Drew Hanlen, “rebuilt” his jumper. They streamlined the process from two motions to 1.5, slightly moved his elbow out and aimed for more upright posture. Although the early returns were discouraging, as Barrett hit 9-of-50 3s across the first 11 games of 2020-21, he’s settled into a groove, knocking down 46.9 percent (38-of-81) of his triples over his past 28 games.

Vucevic’s market does not seem nearly as vast. Boston, Charlotte and San Antonio have all been rumored among league executives as potential destinations, but the center’s career season, and second All-Star selection, appears to have clouded these waters. “They’d have to get a motherload for him,” another league source with knowledge of the situation said. Orlando would likely require a starting player and multiple first-round picks as a baseline for any Vucevic haul, sources said.

“Isaiah has great ball skills,” Casey said. “He can shoot the ball, he’s steady and that’s who he’s going to be. That’s what he’s growing into. I love that he took that shot, he stepped right into it and it wasn’t forced. He took what the game gave him and knocked it down. I think that he’s got a great opportunity to move over to the four position some if we need to, play on the perimeter a little bit, be that pop four or pop five that can screen and pop, and really give us some versatility going forward. It may not happen this year a lot, but he’s growing into it as we’re going. By this time next year he should be there.” NBA Team LA Clippers face coverings

Haynes reported that Davis will be out three weeks and “possibly beyond” because they’re going to be “overly cautious.” All of that is understandable given the nature of Davis’ injury, being a calf/Achilles injury. While Kevin Durant looked great this season coming back from a torn Achilles, he’s also been sidelined with a hamstring injury. While successful recovery from Achilles injuries is more common than it used to be in the NBA, the Lakers and Davis are rightfully exploring options to avoid that possibility. Cleveland Cavaliers face coverings

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"I would say they hold," said a West scout. "I just don't get the feeling it's going to happen, though maybe they're just waiting for the right offer."

The Heat were a somewhat logical Aldridge trade partner with Kelly Olynyk‘s and Meyers Leonard‘s contracts (both in the final guaranteed season). But if even Miami is unlikely to deal for Aldridge, that leaves few obvious trade destinations.

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The Boston Celtics reportedly have retained an interest in adding Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins to their roster in new reporting from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, but the ask on the soon-to-be restricted free agent may be above and beyond what the Celtics are willing to cough up.