It's official; the NBA is in full swing this week.

Even more importantly, the NBA has returned to NBC, as the network will air NBA games for the first time since June of 2002. A lot has transpired between then and now.

With many eyes on the Oklahoma City Thunder as they start their title defense against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night during the early game, NBC and Peacock's doubleheader will feature a late game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors.

The only unfortunate thing is that LeBron James will not be active in that matchup. It's James's first time missing a season opener in his entire career.

The 40-year-old has been there for the opening tip-off every season of his career since it began in the fall of 2003. Just like the massive gap times when

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