Whether you’re looking to stream NBA games for free, find the best way to watch on NBA League Pass, or test cord-cutting services that include NBA action, you can do it all with the help of a VPN.
On this page you can find information on how to watch the league you love, analyses and predictions for big games coming up, and which team looks like a good bet to win it all.
Stream NBA games free — or listen along
There are a couple of options if you want to follow the NBA all season long without paying a dime. We recommend Locast.org as an option for taking in nationally-televised games on ABC, and ESPN Radio for fans who are on the go, love to multitask, or just can’t get enough of an old-school experience.
Watch NBA games on ABC using Locast.org
Price: Free
Channel: ABC
Locast.org is a not-for-profit service that offers free local programming from a variety of major American media markets. With its help you can tune into nationally-televised games that appear on ABC. Not only do you get prime-time matchups during the season, ABC’s offerings skyrocket during the playoffs and include the NBA Finals.
To watch the NBA live on Locast:
- Get ExpressVPN
- Fire up the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
- Connect to a server location in the U.S. that Locast serves (such as Chicago or Los Angeles).
- Go to Locast.org and sign up for a free profile
- Select the market that corresponds with the server location you’re connected to
- Tune into the local ABC channel and enjoy the game!
Learn more about watching Locast with ExpressVPN.
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Follow basketball games on ESPN Radio
Price: Free
While ABC, TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV hold TV broadcasting rights, ESPN Radio offers a free online audio broadcast of the entire season.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the U.S. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Head to the official website of ESPN Radio.
- You’re all set!
Stream NBA games using NBA League Pass
If you are a serious fan who wants access to every single game, or at least all of your team’s games, there isn’t a better option than NBA League Pass. You can enjoy the games without blackouts by using the international version of the service.
Use NBA League Pass to watch every game without blackouts
Want to catch all the NBA action throughout the year with the privacy and security of a VPN? NBA League Pass is your best option. To make things even better, it currently comes with a seven-day free trial.
Price: 14 USD/season
To watch basketball on NBA League Pass:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a fast and secure server location. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Head to NBA League Pass and sign up.
- Enjoy the games!
Stream NBA games using services with free trials
There are a number of services available that should cover your basketball needs. They can be slightly pricey, but offer free trials so you have ample opportunity to see if they’re worth it for you.
Watch live basketball games on YouTube TV
Price: 65 USD/month
Channels: ABC, TNT, ESPN, Stadium, and NBA TV
YouTube TV provides secure access to all four channels that broadcast the 2019-2020 basketball regular season: ABC, TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV. A five-day free trial is available.
Note: Some locally televised games may not be available.
To watch basketball live on YouTube TV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the United States, such as Chicago. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Head to YouTube TV and use the free trial.
- Enjoy the games!
Stream NBA games on Hulu + Live TV
Price: 65 USD/month
Channels: ESPN, ABC, and TNT
Hulu’s live TV package includes three channels for secure NBA streams: ESPN, ABC, and TNT. You may need a U.S. credit card or PayPal account to subscribe. While some locally televised games may not be available, you can try the service with a seven-day free trial.
To stream the NBA on Hulu:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the United States, such as Chicago. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Visit Hulu and use the free trial.
- Enjoy the games!
Learn more about connecting to Hulu with ExpressVPN.
Watch basketball games live on Sling TV Orange
Price: 10 USD/month and up
Channels: ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV (NBA TV is available via the “Sports Extra” add-on for an extra 10 USD/month)
Use ExpressVPN and Sling TV to watch two out of four channels for streaming basketball securely this season: TNT and ESPN. While some locally televised games may not be available, you can try the service with a three-day free trial.
To watch live NBA games on Sling TV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the United States, such as Los Angeles. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Go to Sling TV and sign up, or get the Sling TV app on your device of choice.
- Enjoy the games!
Note: In order to get Sling TV’s free trial you must use the Sling TV app as opposed to signing up on the website
Learn more about how to watch Sling TV with ExpressVPN.
Watch NBA streams on fuboTV
Price: 65 USD/month
Channels: NBA TV and TNT
You can use fuboTV to securely watch two out of the four channels that carry the games: TNT and NBA TV. While some locally televised games may not be available, you can try the service with a seven-day free trial.
To watch the NBA on fuboTV:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the United States, such as Chicago. For assistance, contact ExpressVPN Support via live chat.
- Go to fuboTV and use a free trial.
- Enjoy the games!
Learn more about watching fuboTV with ExpressVPN.
Pro tip: Use the free trials for all of the channels above for over a month of free streams!
Watch basketball highlights and more on the NBA’s official YouTube channel
Check out the latest highlights, interviews, funny moments, and more on NBA’s official YouTube channel.
To watch highlights on YouTube:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location in the U.S.
- Go to the NBA YouTube channel.
- You’re all set!
NBA game blackouts: International League Pass vs. U.S. League Pass
What’s the difference between watching NBA League Pass in Germany, Australia, Canada, or the U.S.? The League Pass is available both inside and outside the States. However, there are key differences every fan needs to know.
The U.S. League Pass offers live games and full-game replays for all teams. However, blackouts apply. When a team is playing, that game will be “blacked out” on the U.S. League Pass for the team’s home market. Nationally broadcast games on ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV will also not be blacked out. (All blacked out games are available three days after broadcast. If you purchased the 3-Game Choice package, nationally telecast games will be available for purchase three hours after they have aired. Locally telecast games will be available for purchase three days after they air.)
Want to tune in without having to worry about blackouts? The International League Pass also offers live games for all teams but without a single blackout. If you only want to watch the games for a single team, select the “Team Choice” option to save some money!
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