Getty Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs kick their respective preseasons off on Monday, October 9 at the Paycom Center.
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The game will be televised locally on Bally Sports Oklahoma (Thunder markets) and nationally on NBA TV, but if you don’t have cable or don’t have those channels, you can watch a live stream for free on FuboTV, DirecTV Stream or Amazon Prime.
Here’s how:
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Bally Sports Oklahoma (local markets) and NBA TV are included in “Choice” and up, 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 Spurs vs Thunder live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include 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.
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Bally Sports Oklahoma (local markets), NBA TV and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need the “Sports Plus” add-on for NBA TV, but any packages and add-ons can be included in your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Spurs vs Thunder live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include 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.
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 Spurs vs Thunder live on the Amazon Video app or Amazon website.
Compatible devices for the Amazon Video app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, 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.
Sling TV
If you’ve used up all your free trials for other streaming services, Sling TV is the cheapest live-TV streaming service that includes this game. NBA TV is included in the “Sling Orange + Sports Extra” bundle, which is just $31 for your first month:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Spurs vs Thunder live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include 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.
Spurs vs Thunder Preview
All eyes will be on whether No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama makes his preseason debut in this one. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been mum about whether the No. 1 overall pick will play in this game, but Wemby will appear in some capacity this preseason.
Because of the Spurs rookie’s ability to shoot from outside in addition to his passing skills, San Antonio is using Wembanyama as a power forward at times and a center at others. The same with center Zach Collins, who says that’s part of the team’s plan this season.
“It’s a pick-your-poison type thing,” Collins said. “So hopefully we can get that chemistry going. I think we have the skill sets, now it’s just about knowing where the other guy’s going to be at all times. … Hopefully this preseason we can work out the kinks a little bit and be ready to go opening night.”
“There are really no limitations,” Wemby said about his game. “On a lot of set plays, on a lot plays, it really depends on where you are. But I can be the point guard just like I can be the wing. It doesn’t matter.”
On the other side, the Thunder have an exciting young player of their own in 7-foot-1 big Chet Holmgren, who OKC selected in 2022 with the No. 2 overall pick. Holmgren missed all of last season with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, but he’ll be ready to go this season, and should appear here.
Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is among those excited to see what Holmgren can bring.
“He’s very talented. Brings a lot of things to the game,” Gilgeous-Alexander said about Holmgren. “Length, versatility, he’s a competitor. He wants to win at the end of the day… So I think he can only add to this group with his skillset. For me personally, playing with a guy that has weapons only makes it easier for myself, and vice versa.”
Along with Holmgren, Vasilije Micic and Cason Wallace will be new faces to watch for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) and Vasilije Micic (ankle sprain) will not play in this game, so expect to see a good amount of the young trio. Josh Giddey should also see the court in this one.