The NBA is beginning to piece together its 2009-10 schedule and a few marquee matchups are rumored.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that the Cavaliers will host the Celtics on Opening Night, and that the NBA's two most recent MVPs will face off on Christmas.
The league is expected to pit LeBron James and the Cavaliers against Kobe Bryant and the Lakers on Christmas. Last year, Los Angeles battled Boston on the holiday.