LeBron intends to play '82' games this season

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - Despite a back issue, LeBron James intends to play in every game for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season.

The 30-year-old James recently received the second anti-inflammatory injection in his back in 10 months. He said he ''didn't feel that great'' after playing in back-to-back games to start the season.

But when asked Friday how many games he intends to play in this season, James said, ''Eighty-two.''

James, entering his 13th year in the league, sat out a career-high 13 games last season. The Cavs want to limit the four-time MVP's playing time this season, and James hopes to reduce both his minutes and workload by having teammate Kevin Love more involved in the offense.

James and the Cavs play their home opener tonight against the Miami Heat.