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NBA backed Saliva-based coronavirus test authorized by FDA

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“(The Yale test) loses a little bit of sensitivity, but what we gain is speed and that it should be up to 10 times cheaper,” Grubaugh said. The Yale test replaces the extraction step with the introduction of a reagent — chemicals mixed with the saliva sample — and a short heating process that releases the virus genome. The team found successful results using reagents that are commonly available, meaning labs everywhere could implement the Yale protocol, Grubaugh said.

“My goal is not to test athletes,” Grubaugh said. “That’s not my target population. My target population is everybody. There were concerns about partnering with the NBA when all these other people need testing. But the simple answer ended up being the NBA was going to do all this testing anyway, so why not partner with them and try to create something for everyone?”

New testing

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1. Green could replace Holiday as the starting shooting guard.
2. Kuzma could replace Josh Hart as starting small forward.
3. Caruso , Horton-Tucker, and the Pick would strengthen the bench.
4. McGee could start at center and mentor Jaxson Hayes.

Trade is a great fit for Pels.

Adds three starters,
Two of whom are vets on expiring contracts.

Adds three young prospects, all of whom played well in playoffs and were part of championship team. Don’t discount that.

Adds another first round pick.
Makes Pels bench very deep with talent.