NBA Untangled: Here’s What Services You Need to Watch Every Team in 2025

A new NBA season brings the most complicated basketball TV lineup yet. If you want an overview of the league, be sure to consult our Guide to Streaming the NBA. But if you’re looking to follow a specific team, we broke down platforms carrying each national game and whether you need to subscribe to follow your squad.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	3	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	3	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	3	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	1	Peacock
Prime Video	3	Prime Video

With just 13 nationally televised games, a live TV package isn’t totally necessary for the Hawks. Watch in-market games with FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

The Nets only have 4 nationally televised games. Watch the regional games with the Gotham Sports App or YES Network (available on DIRECTV and Fubo) and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	1	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	3	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	1	Peacock
Prime Video	1	Prime Video

The Bulls have 6 national games. Watch in-market games with Chicago Sports Network and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

A big market means big hype and the Knicks get 23 national games. Watch the regional games with the Gotham Sports App or YES Network (available on DIRECTV and Fubo) and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	4	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	4	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	4	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	3	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	3	Peacock
Prime Video	4	Prime Video

The reigning champs have 22 national slots. Watch in-market games with FanDuel Sports Network and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	3	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	3	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	4	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	4	Peacock
Prime Video	4	Prime Video

The Magic get 18 national game slots. If you’re in the Orlando area, watch in-market games with FanDuel Sports Network and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Ten Magic games will be available on an antenna on WESH 2, CW18, and WMOR-TV.

The Sixers get 18 national games. You can watch the regional games with NBC Sports Philadelphia (available on Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, or as a $24.95 Peacock add-on) and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

The Suns are barely a blip on the national radar with 8 primetime games. You can watch the regional games with Suns+ (or Arizona’s Family available on DIRECTV or Fubo) and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

The Blazers only get 8 national games this year. Your regional option is BlazerVision or Rip City TV Network available on DIRECTV or Fubo. Watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

The Kings will have 13 nationa games. You can watch the regional games with NBC Sports California (available on DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, or as a $17.95 Peacock add-on) and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	2	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	4	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	4	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	2	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	4	Peacock
Prime Video	4	Prime Video

Wemby is a big man and a big draw, which is why the Spurs have 20 games on national TV. If you’re in the San Antonio area, watch in-market games with FanDuel Sports Network and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	2	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	1	Peacock
Prime Video	1	Prime Video

The Raptors don’t have many nationally televised games in the U.S., but the situation is surely different in Canada. Watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	2	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	2	Peacock
Prime Video	0	Prime Video

Miss out on that #1 pick in the lottery and you won’t get much love on national TV. The Jazz have only 4 national games. You can watch regional games for free with an antenna or use DIRECTV to watch KJZZ. You could also get regional games with Jazz+ for $19.99/month or $125.50/year. and watch out-of-market games with NBA League Pass.

Broadcaster	Games	Providers
ABC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (watch on ESPN3), ESPN Unlimited
ESPN	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
NBC	0	DIRECTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV (limited cities), Peacock Premium Plus
NBA TV	2	DIRECTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, NBA League Pass
Peacock	1	Peacock
Prime Video	1	Prime Video

The Wizards only have 4 national games. To watch regional games, you’ll need Monumental+ or Monumental Sports Network (now only streaming with DIRECTV). Out-of-market games are on NBA League Pass.