James unsure to play vs Celtics in NBA opener

CLEVELAND – LeBron James tested his injured left ankle during a portion of practice Sunday (Monday, Phl time), but it’s still not known if he’ll play in Cleveland’s season opener.

James has been slowed since spraining his ankle in practice on Sept. 27 (Sept. 28, Phl time). The three-time NBA champion sat out the Cavaliers’ first three exhibition games before making his debut last week against Chicago. He played 30 minutes but may have aggravated his ankle while making a spin move in the loss.

James was held out of Friday’s (Saturday, Phl time) preseason finale in Orlando to rest the ankle.

The Cavs open the regular season Tuesday (Wednesday, Phl time) in a highly anticipated matchup with their former point guard Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics.

Coach Tyronn Lue said James was on the floor to go over some plays Sunday (Monday, Phl time) before getting in a cardio workout and some treatment.

James has been remarkably durable during his career and never missed an opener. Lue said it’s still too early to make a determination on whether he’ll face the Celtics.