LeBron James addresses the crowd at the Cavs’ championship parade in June (Getty)
Tuesday night marks the beginning of the 2016-17 NBA season, with the reigning champion Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the first game of the season. LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love and the Cavs host the New York Knicks, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on TNT. The start time was moved up a half-hour to accommodate Game 1 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs, and the Cavaliers will receive their rings prior to tipoff.
The ring ceremony and unveiling of the banner will be shown live on TNT, which will begin its coverage with a pregame show starting at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday night marks a new beginning for the Knicks, as Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis have a new head coach in Jeff Hornacek and some new teammates in Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee and Brandon Jennings.
Looking for a live stream of the game? There are a handful of options available, including a free trial from Sling TV.
Here’s a roundup of the options:
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable or Satellite Log-In
On the Web:
If you’re in the United States and don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. The service’s Orange package, which includes TNT, costs $20 a month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch the game for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial.
To sign up for Sling, follow these steps:
1. Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
2. When you sign up, select Sling’s Orange package, which costs $20 per month. You’ll also have the option of selecting Sling’s Blue, and/or selecting “add-ons,” all of which come with a monthly fee but are included in the free trial. The Orange package is the only one that includes TNT. Fortunately, it’s the default package on the Sling TV website.
3. Download the Sling desktop app, and navigate over to TNT to watch the game.
With an App:
If you sign up for the free Sling trial, you can watch the game on the Sling app, which you can download for free in the App store or the Google Play store. There’s also a Sling app for Roku, Chromecast, Nexus player, ZTE and XBox One. Click here for a full list of compatible devices.
The service’s Orange package costs $20 a month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch a week’s worth of games for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial.
To sign up for Sling, follow these steps:
1. Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
2. When you sign up, select Sling’s standard Orange package, which costs $20 per month. You’ll also have the option of selecting Sling’s Blue package, and/or selecting “add-ons,” all of which come with a monthly fee but are included in the free trial. The Orange package is the only one that includes TNT. Fortunately, it’s the default package on the Sling TV website.
3. Download the Sling mobile app or utilize the app on your connected TV, and navigate over to TNT to watch the game.
If You Have a Cable or Satellite Log-in That Includes TNT
On the Web:
If you have access to a cable subscription log-in and password — either yours or that of someone you know — you can watch the game online for free via Watch TNT. If you’re having trouble logging in or have questions about the service, try the site’s help page.
With an App:
Mobile users with access to a cable subscription can watch the game by downloading the Watch TNT app. It’s available in the App Store, the Google Play Store and the Windows Store.
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Knicks vs. Cavaliers Live Stream: How to Watch Online for Free