2009-2010 NBA SEASON KICKS OFF OCT.27

In a replay of sorts of last year's opener, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will launch the 2009-10 NBA season, only this time LeBron James has some welcome firepower in new teammate Shaquille O'Neal. Today the league released its schedule, which begins with Shaq's Cleveland debut on the Cavs' home floor on Oct. 27. On the back end of that TNT Tuesday doubleheader, Kobe Bryant and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers will receive their championship rings prior to facing the Clippers. My Clippers got a surprise for them, just wait!

- Jason