NBA releases full 2018-19 schedule
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The NBA unveiled the schedule for the 2018-19 season Friday.
The season kicks off on Oct. 16 with the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Boston Celtics at 8 p.m ET, followed by the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder at 10:30 p.m ET.
LeBron James will play his first home game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 10:30 p.m. ET. The King's return to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers is set for Nov. 21.
Kawhi Leonard's first appearance as a Toronto Raptor in San Antonio against the Spurs will take place Jan. 3. On the other side of the blockbuster deal, DeMar DeRozan's Spurs will visit Toronto Feb. 22.
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