Getty After showing some nice flashes as a rookie, Cam Thomas should thrive during Summer League.
After a somewhat tumultuous last week, the Brooklyn Nets look to provide some encouraging glimpses of the future when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the Vegas Summer League on Friday night.
The game (7 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on NBA TV. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of the Nets vs Bucks Summer League matchup online:
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Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch a live stream of NBA TV via Prime Channels. You can try both Amazon Prime and the NBA TV Channel at no cost with a free trial right here:
Once you’re signed up for the Prime NBA TV Channel, you can watch the Nets vs Bucks live on the Amazon Video app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch on your computer via the Amazon website.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” NBA TV is included in “Choice” and above, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Nets vs Bucks live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of NBA TV and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need the main channel package and the “Sports Plus” add-on, both of which can be included in your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Nets vs Bucks live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV also comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most games on-demand within three days of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of NBA TV and 40-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” plus “Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with NBA TV and other live channels (Amazon Prime’s option is the cheapest for just NBA TV), and you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Nets vs Bucks live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Nets vs Bucks Summer League 2022 Preview
This game provides the first chance for fans to see the Nets after the trainwreck of the 2021-22 season and Kevin Durant’s demand to be traded.
We know Durant won’t be on the court. But who will? Last year Cam Thomas lit up the tournament with 27 points per game. But of course, he found the regular NBA season far more challenging and only managed 17 minutes per game. So he will be back as a second-year player for this iteration of the Summer League. However, defenders will be ready for Cam this time around.
Will there be a similar Nets revelation this year? Possibly not. Brooklyn decided to punt on their first-round pick, which was deferred to 2023. But they did land ACC Player of the Year, Alondes Williams. The 6″ 5 guard has shown remarkable fighting spirit at Wake Forest, posting their first-ever triple-double in December. In addition, Brooklyn has another possible impact player in Noah Kirkwood. He was an All-Ivy First Team at Harvard and managed a respectable 17.7 points per game in his senior year.
The Bucks have fielded some fairly boring Summer League teams in recent years. But this year, they will showcase some exciting draft picks. The marquee name here is MarJon Beauchamp, the 24th overall NBA Draft pick. The man is a genuine scoring machine, burying 30 points per game for both Yakima Valley College and did well during his tenure at the G League. His personal story is also remarkable. MarJon overcame growing up homeless and battled depression and multiple career setbacks to emerge as the Bucks pick.
It is no surprise that Beauchamp emerged from adversity as a tough competitor. Bucks Summer League coach Vin Baker explained, “this is one of the great kids I’ve been around. He’s going to fit so nicely in our locker room. He’s a hard worker. He’s talented. He wants to get better.”
Another player worth keeping an eye on is French guard Hugo Besson. He was rated the 35th best prospect in the 2021 draft by ESPN. However, COVID-19 scuttled the French shooters’ plans. In 2022, he was drafted by the Pacers in the second round; he was dealt to Milwaukee. Despite his young age, Hugo has proven a dominant force in the French second league, emerging as its top scorer in 2021-22.
Neither the Nets nor the Bucks were happy with how things went last year. Both need help. Will it be forthcoming? The Summer League games may show if the youngsters are up for the challenge.