NBA notebook: Lakers-Warriors to meet on Christmas

LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the headliners for the NBA's annual Christmas Day marathon with the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the Golden State Warriors as part of a five-game slate. The NBA released its official schedule on Wednesday, confirming rumored, if expected, primetime billing for the Warriors and Lakers. Opening night on Oct. 16 -- the earliest start to the NBA regular season since 1980 -- will feature the Warriors' ring presentation before a meeting with Kevin Durant's former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.