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McLaurin to get more testing; NBA opens with a nine-hour day

The NBA's 2027 season opens with a three-game Tuesday, the Knicks raise a banner for the first time since 1973, and the Celtics tip off in the afternoon.

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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTerry McLaurin was carted off with his left leg in an air cast, and the Commanders fear a significant knee injury.

  2. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHe has more testing today, per ESPN.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTesting today will show how bad the knee is. We wish him well.

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