Opening night is in 83 days. Are you ready, LeBron?

The NBA released its 2008-09 schedule today and the opening matchup features a double header on Tuesday, Oct. 28th with the defending champion Boston Celtics taking on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers; and Greg Oden and the Portland Trail Blazers versus Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. A star-studded night of basketball to be sure.

For more information on some of the other exciting games taking place during the opening week, plus other cool double headers scheduled to take place over the coming NBA season, click here.