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Your guide to streaming the NBA without losing your mind

There was a time when watching basketball was simple. You turned on the TV, flipped to ESPN or TNT and boom — tip-off. These days? It's more like a high-stakes puzzle. Games are scattered across networks, streaming platforms and blackout zones that make you question your entire Wi-Fi setup.

So we made it easy. Here’s your cheat sheet to watching every NBA game this season — no guesswork, no last-minute app shuffle.

Where to Watch

  • TV Channels: 
    • ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV all carry nationally televised games
    • Local networks vary by team
  • Streaming: Yes, it’s a bit of a maze. But we mapped it out for you. Here’s your best bet on where to stream NBA games this season — all in one chart:
StreamerPriceDetails
NBA League Pass$15/month for Team Pass or $23/month for all teams Watch out-of-market games live and on-demand — but local games may be blacked out
Youtube TV$73/monthAccess to ABC, ESPN, TNT and some regional sports networks
Hulu+ Live TV$77/monthSame as YouTube TV, but includes Disney+ and ESPN+
Sling TV (Orange)$40/monthStreams ESPN, TNT and ABC (in select markets)
ESPN+$11/monthSelect games and exclusive NBA content — not full access
Peacock$6-$12/monthStreams select NBA games airing on NBC
A GUIDE TO THE BEST STREAMING SERVICES

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