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The NBA is in China this week, as the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet for a preseason matchup at the Shenzhen Universiade Center.
In the United States, the game is scheduled to start early Thursday morning at 2 a.m. ET (Wednesday at 11 p.m. PT) and will be broadcast natinoally on NBA TV. If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can watch a live stream via one of the following cable-free, live-TV services:
Fubo TV: “Fubo Premier” package
DirecTV Now: “Go Big” package
Sling TV: “Sling Orange” plus “Sports Extra” package
Each of these options includes a free trial, so you can watch the game at no cost. You can sign up via the above links, or you can read on for a more thorough breakdown of what each service includes:
Fubo TV
FuboTV
NBA TV (as well as NBC Sports Bay Area and Fox Sports North for people looking to watch local Warriors and Timberwolves games) is included in Fubo TV’s “Fubo Premier” bundle, which is normally $34.99 per month but is currently offering a deal that allows users to sign up for $19.99 per month for the first two months.
If you want to use a streaming service beyond the free trial, this is the cheapest way to get NBA TV. Here’s everything else you need to know:
Total Channels Included: 71 (You can find the complete channel list here)
Price: Fubo Premier is $19.99 per month for first two months and $34.99 per month after that
Extras: Watch on two different devices at once; 30 hours of DVR is included
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to sign up and launch your free trial. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial ends, you won’t be charged
2. Return to the Fubo website to watch NBA TV on your computer. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Fubo app, which is free to download. A full list of compatible devices can be found here
DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now
NBA TV is included in DirecTV Now’s “Go Big” bundle at $60 per month.
It’s the most expensive price point if you’re keeping a streaming service beyond the free trial, but it also comes with the most complete “cable-like” channel package. Here’s everything you need to know:
Total Channels Included: 100-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $60 per month
Extras: Watch on two different devices at the same time; DVR is in Beta stage
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the DirecTV Now website. Click on “Start your free trial now” and then create an account
2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
3. Return to the DirecTV Now website to start watching NBA TV on your desktop. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the DirecTV Now app, which is free to download. A complete list of compatible devices can be found here
Sling TV
Sling TV
NBA TV is included in Sling TV’s “Sports Extra” add-on, which can be added to either the “Sling Orange” or “Sling Blue” base bundle. With the former, it’s a total of $25 per month, and with the latter, it’s $35 per month.
Here’s the complete rundown of the cheaper option:
Total Channels Included: 40-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $25 per month
Extras: Watch on one different device at once; 50 hours of cloud DVR is $5 per month extra
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the Sling TV website. Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free” and then create an account
2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
3. Go to the Sling TV website and navigate to NBA TV to start watching on your computer. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Sling TV app, which is free to download. A full list of compatible devices can be found here
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