What happened: The Portland Trail Blazers announced plans to host their annual Native American Heritage Celebration during Saturday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. The event is presented in partnership with community organization CRITFC.

Why it matters: The franchise holds the celebration annually to honor regional Indigenous culture and community partnerships. The scheduled meeting also marks an early Western Conference clash between Portland and San Antonio.

What to watch: The Trail Blazers and Spurs will meet Saturday in Portland following their upcoming slate of games.