Where to Watch NBA Games Without Cable (2024/2025 Season)
December 17, 2024
The 2024-2025 NBA season is just heating up, and Hulu has your hookup to all of the most anticipated games, including Tuesday, December 17 as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC.*
Wondering how to watch NBA games without cable? From the regular season to the playoffs, here’s how to keep up with every play when you can’t make it to the stadium.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
Can I Live Stream NBA Games on Hulu?
Yes, you can! Live stream NBA games on channels like ESPN, TNT, and ABC with Hulu + Live TV* or, if you aren’t able to catch the games live, you can record them to watch later with Cloud DVR.
Here’s how to get started.
Get Started with Hulu + Live TV
Ready to start streaming NBA games, college basketball, and more? Hulu + Live TV has networks like ABC, CBS, TBS, and ESPN so you never have to miss a moment of basketball throughout the season. Plus, subscribers gain access to Hulu’s collection of basketball documentaries, shows, and movies. Here’s how to get started Hulu + Live TV:
- Sign up, or log in with your Hulu credentials if you’re already subscribed (current Hulu subscribers can switch to Live TV*).
- Set up any Live TV–supported devices, such as Android, Apple, Chromecast, Fire TV, LG TV, Mac and PC browsers, PlayStationⓇ, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO, Xbox, and more.
- Enter your zip code to find local live TV availability for channels carrying and streaming NFL games and other live sports.
- Order a game-day pizza, and don’t forget to wear your lucky jersey!
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
NBA Live Stream FAQs
When does the NBA season start?
The 2024-2025 NBA season officially started on Tuesday, October 22.
Where can I watch the NBA game tonight?
Check out the full NBA season schedule for a list of all preseason and regular season game times and channels.
What channels are NBA games on?
Most NBA games air on TNT, ESPN, and local channels. Check out our NBA streaming help guide to see the available channels in your area.
*Live TV plan required to watch live content on Hulu. Regional restrictions, blackouts, and additional terms apply.
When does the NBA regular season end?
The 2024-2025 NBA regular season will end on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
When are the NBA Playoffs?
The 2025 NBA playoffs will begin in April of 2025.
How many regular season games are played in the NBA?
Each NBA team will play 82 regular season games between October 2024 and April 2025.
Who won the NBA Championship 2024?
The Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship in 2024 — more than any other team in the NBA. Before this win, the Celtics were tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for most NBA Championships, with 17 wins each.
Basketball Documentaries, Shows, and Movies on Hulu
Clipped
Set in 2014, FX’s Clipped is a limited drama series about the true story of Donald Sterling — one of the most controversial figures in NBA history. As the former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Sterling and his racist comments, troubled basketball team, and scandalous marriage captured global headlines.
Watch: Clipped
White Men Can’t Jump (2023)
This reimagining of the 90s classic comedy, White Men Can’t Jump (1992), stars musician Jack Harlow alongside Sinqua Walls. Though there’s a different cast, the premise is the same — two street basketballers hustle their opponents to make some quick cash.
Watch: White Men Can’t Jump
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
The LA Lakers are one of the most successful franchises in the history of professional sports, and this 10-part docuseries tells the story of how it happened. From humble beginnings as a “mom and pop” operation to becoming a $5 billion empire, basketball fans and non-fans alike can appreciate the Cinderella story of this iconic team.
Watch: Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
The Last Dance
Using never-before-seen footage, The Last Dance tells the incredible behind-the-scenes story of the most iconic dynasties in NBA history — told by Michael Jordan, his teammates, and the Chicago Bulls staff.
Watch: The Last Dance*
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One Tree Hill
Two high-school brothers compete for their father’s approval, both on and off the court. If you love nostalgia, basketball, and drama — this 2000s hit TV show is a must-watch.
Watch: One Tree Hill
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
Are you ready for some Space Jam? The nostalgic Looney Tunes x Michael Jordan movie we all know and love got a modern reimagining featuring LeBron James. In this movie, Lebron finds himself trapped in a digital world. His only way out? Teaming up with the Looney Tunes and defeating the Goon Squad in a game of hoops.
Watch: Space Jam: A New Legacy*
*Space Jam: A New Legacy requires the Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle or the Max Add-on. Access content from each service separately. Content, feature, and device compatibility varies by service. ©2024 Disney and its related entities. Max ©2024 Home Box Office, Inc.
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