Report: Spurs to Play the Cavs on Opening Night

Buried in a long Boston Globe story is this juicy bit of news – the NBA will reportedly showcase LeBron James’ first game back in a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform, as he goes up against his longtime nemesis the San Antonio Spurs:

Rumor has it that the NBA’s season-opening game on TNT will be San Antonio at Cleveland, the first home game for LeBron James in his return to Cleveland and the first game for the defending NBA champion Spurs. The NBA schedule is expected to be released next month.