Where to stream basketball games, NBA game schedule and more

LeBron James, the forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, is ready to kick off his 21st NBA season this week. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

After a long wait, the 2023-24 NBA season is finally here, with the Denver Nuggets celebrating their first NBA Championship title over the Miami Heat. This season is expected to showcase impressive rookie talents like Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Scoot Henderson. The excitement begins tonight with two games: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors. Are you excited to tune in? In case you need a reminder, we’ve got you covered on how to watch NBA games in 2023, even without cable. We’ll provide information on where to stream basketball, the Week 1 NBA schedule, and more.

Where can you watch NBA games?

NBA games are broadcast nationally on TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV. Additionally, local channels also air games. If you want to catch all the games, NBA League Pass is the ideal option as it allows you to watch out-of-market games not shown on regional sports channels. Don’t have access to these channels? Read on to find out how you can watch NBA games in 2023.

The best way to watch NBA games without cable:

Sling TV offers the Orange plan for just $20 in the first month, including TNT and ESPN (plus ESPN2 and ESPN3) along with 28 other channels. To access NBA TV, you can add the $11 Sports Extras package. Currently, Sling is offering a special deal when you sign up for Sling Orange and NBA League Pass — save $60 by prepaying for six months. This means you can enjoy all the basketball action for a total of $270 over six months. With a Sling subscription, you also get 50 hours of free DVR storage, so you can record games if you’re concerned about missing any of the NBA action.

Stream every out-of-market game:

NBA League Pass

Week 1 National TV game schedule for the 2023 NBA season:

All times are in Eastern Time. Looking for NBA games on your local sports channels? You can find the full NBA game schedule here.

Tuesday, Oct. 24
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Phoenix Suns vs. The Golden State Warriors: 10 p.m. (TNT)

Wednesday, Oct. 25
Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks: 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs: 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Thursday, Oct. 26
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10 p.m. (TNT)

Friday, Oct. 27
Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings: 10 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, Oct. 28
New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 7:30 p.m. (NBA TV)
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns: 10 p.m. (NBA TV)

Various ways to watch the 2023 NBA season:

DirecTV offers the Choice tier for $85 per month, which includes access to TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, and a variety of other channels such as A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, and more. Regardless of the tier, every DirecTV subscriber receives unlimited cloud DVR access to record as much basketball as desired. The Choice package also includes Regional Sports Networks and specialty sports channels. However, keep in mind that with regional sports fees and taxes, the monthly cost comes closer to $114.

Stay tuned and enjoy the thrilling 2023 NBA season!

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