Getty Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard.
Chauncey Billups’ first season in Portland was a forgettable one, but with Damian Lillard and the rest of the squad healthy again, the Blazers have playoff aspirations in 2022-23.
If you live in the Blazers market, you can watch every game live on DirecTV Stream, which comes with a free trial and has Root Sports (local markets), ESPN, ESPN2, TNT and NBA TV.
If you live out of the Blazers market, you can watch most games live on FuboTV, which comes with a free trial and has NBA League Pass, ESPN, ESPN2 and NBA TV.
Those are just a couple of the options if you’re cutting cable, so here’s a full guide on how you can watch a live stream of Blazers games online in 2022-23, including options for both in-market and out-of-market viewers:
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If You’re in the Blazers Market
Note: All nationally televised games are considered “in-market” for everyone in the United States
Watch Every Blazers Game: DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ESPN, ESPN2 and TNT are included in every one, while Root Sports (local markets) and NBA TV are 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 Blazers games 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, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Watch Most Blazers Games & NBA League Pass: FuboTV
Note: TNT isn’t available on FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Root Sports (local markets), ESPN, ESPN2, NBA TV, NBA League Pass (watch every single out-of-market NBA game) and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV.
You’ll need either the “Sports Plus,” “Sports Lite,” or “fubo Extra” add-on for NBA TV, and NBA League Pass is a separate add-on, but every package and add-on can be included with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Blazers games 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.
If You’re Out of the Blazers Market
FuboTV
Note: TNT isn’t available on FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN, ESPN2, NBA TV, NBA League Pass (this is necessary for watching out-of-market games) and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV.
You’ll need either the “Sports Plus,” “Sports Lite,” or “fubo Extra” add-on for NBA TV, and NBA League Pass is a separate add-on, but every package and add-on can be included with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch out-of-market Blazers games 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
Note: Nationally televised games on ESPN or TNT aren’t available with this option
Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch every out-of-market NBA game via Prime Channels. You can try both Amazon Prime and the NBA League Pass channel at no cost with a free trial:
NBA League Pass on Amazon Prime
Once you’re signed up for the Prime Paramount+ Channel, you can watch out-of-market Blazers games 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.
NBA League Pass
Note: Nationally televised games on ESPN or TNT aren’t available with this option
This is ultimately the same as the Amazon Prime option above, only you’ll watch on NBA’s digital platforms rather than Amazon’s. You can watch all out-of-market NBA games on NBA League Pass, which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up for NBA League Pass, can watch out-of-market Blazers games live on the NBA app or NBA website
Compatible devices for the NBA app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series S/X, PlayStation 4 or 5, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Blazers Season Preview 2022-23
Damian Lillard and the Portland Trailblazers impressed during the 2020 playoffs in the bubble during COVID-19, but the playoff bubble burst for the Blazers last season.
Portland looks to get back to the postseason this time around with Lillard leading the way after dealing with an injury. Lillard notably turned down an informal invitation to join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to stay in Portland. Lillard recounted the story for The Ringer.
“I wasn’t even looking at it like a recruiting process,” Lillard told The Ringer. “The whole time I was like, ‘I play for the Blazers.’ My only point is, let’s give ourselves a chance. I wasn’t sending no shots or sending no threats. I’m just honest. When I get asked a question, I answer the question. Because these questions had never been asked.”
Lillard signed a two-year deal worth $300 million-plus to continue with the Blazers this season. He fully embraces the challenge of being a star player who didn’t jump ship for a super team, citing other NBA stars of the past who never won it all.
“I think what’s causing a lot of the movement is the pressure that’s being put on players and athletes,” Lillard told The Ringer. “About, ‘Oh, he don’t have a ring,’ and they almost make it seem like you just didn’t do shit because you didn’t win a ring. You got people out there like Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller—these dudes is legends. Come on, man, you can’t take nothing away because they didn’t win a championship.”
Portland talent around Lillard in the starting lineup with Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Jerami Grant, and Jusuf Nurkic. Hart averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists last season. Simons posted 17.3 points and 3.9 assists per night. Nurkic averged 15 points and 11.1 rebounds per night.
Grant coming over via a trade with the Detroit Pistons could make a difference. He averaged 19.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, one block, and 0.9 steals per game last year.
Gary Payton II’s arrival from the NBA champion Golden State also helps the Blazers’ depth and experience with him coming off the bench. The Blazers also have solid reserves in Shaedon Sharpe, Nassir Little, and Drew Eubanks.
The Blazers have a steep climb in a deep Western Conference, but the team added players who could help Lillard’s dream come true.
“I want to win as a Trail Blazer,” Lillard told The Ringer. “I want to win a championship where I am. I don’t think I would feel the same joy and happiness if I did it elsewhere. I would be happy, no doubt. Like winning a chip, you get that experience.”