The NBA is shaking things up in the upcoming 2023-2024 season with the introduction of a new in-season tournament. This tournament will involve all 30 teams divided into six groups within two conferences, creating an exciting and competitive format. Each game will be a single elimination format until one team emerges as the winner and lifts the new NBA Cup trophy.
The tournament will kick off this Friday and fans can expect games to take place every Tuesday and Friday throughout the month of November. As the tournament progresses and there are only four teams left, the semifinals and championship games will be moved to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The excitement will culminate with the championship game on December 9th, where one team will be crowned the inaugural champion of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
The opening games of this highly anticipated tournament will feature some of the league’s biggest stars. Fans can look forward to a doubleheader on ESPN, with the New York Knicks led by Julius Randle facing off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard’s Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. This will be followed by a matchup between Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks and Nikola Jokić and the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.
For a complete schedule of the NBA In-Season Tournament games, fans can check out the official NBA website for more details.
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For those who want to watch the tournament but don’t have a cable subscription, there are several options available. The games will be broadcast on ESPN, TNT, Bally Sports, NBA TV, and NBA League Pass. Live TV streaming services such as DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Max (formerly known as HBO Max), and Prime Video offer packages that include these networks.
DirecTV Stream is a popular choice among NBA fans as it offers a variety of channels including ESPN and TNT in all of its packages. Bally Sports and NBA TV are included in the streamer’s “Choice” package. Prices start at $64.99 per month, and there is a free trial available for new subscribers.
Hulu + Live TV is another option for fans who want to catch the games on ESPN and TNT. The package includes over 90 channels, access to Hulu’s streaming library, Disney+, and ESPN+, and the ability to watch on multiple screens simultaneously. Prices start at $76.99 per month.
Sling offers one of the cheapest options for streaming the tournament on ESPN and TNT. The Sling Orange plan is only $20 per month and includes both networks. NBA League Pass can be added to the plan for an additional $14.99 per month. There is also a discounted prepaid option available, offering six months of Sling Orange + NBA League Pass for $270.
Max, formerly known as HBO Max, provides access to B/R Sports, which includes NBA on TNT. This allows fans to catch some games during the NBA In-Season Tournament. Max can be added to Prime Video for $15.99 per month. Prime Video also offers NBA League Pass as an additional subscription for $14.99 per month.
Fans outside of the U.S. can still stream the NBA In-Season Tournament by using a virtual private network (VPN) such as ExpressVPN. This allows users to access U.S. web servers and stream NBA games on various devices.
For those who prefer to enjoy the tournament in person, tickets are available for purchase online through platforms such as Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and NBA.com. Prices will vary depending on the city and seat selection. The conference semifinals and championship games held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas also have ticket availability on these platforms.
As anticipation builds for the NBA In-Season Tournament, fans have multiple options to ensure they don’t miss a moment of the action. Whether it’s through cable, live streaming services, or attending games in person, the tournament promises to be a thrilling addition to the NBA season.
