In the 2025 NBA Summer League, a new rule will allow missed half-court heaves to count as team attempts, excluding them from individual player statistics. Coach Joe Mazzulla has praised Payton Pritchard for taking these low-percentage shots, which are beyond the three-point line. The NBA's determination to test the new statistics protocol aims to relieve players from penalization for taking these challenging shots. Criteria for a heave includes shots taken within the last three seconds of a quarter, beyond 36 feet from the basket, and originating in the backcourt.
During the 2025 NBA Summer League, a missed half-court heave will count as a team field-goal attempt and will not affect individual player shooting percentages.
Half-court shots, while entertaining, are low-percentage opportunities. The NBA is considering rule changes to adjust how these shots affect players' statistics.
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