Sacramento faces a tough test Friday night in Boston. That's just one of the highlights of this coming weekend.

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The Charlotte Hornets head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Hornets are ...

The Portland Trail Blazers head to the American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks in a Western Conference matchup.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has a total of eight games on the schedule, including a nationally televised game ...

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major defeat against the Dallas Mavericks, worsening their record. Meanwhile, Los Angeles grapples with severe wildfires fueled by strong winds, causing evacuations ...