NBA App Introducing New Live Game Experience, Personalization Features and More Ahead of Regular Season
All users will see some of these new features, but NBA League Pass subscribers get an extra layer of improvements as well.
The NBA season is just days away! The 2023-24 NBA regular season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 24, and the league is introducing some new improvements to the NBA App that will help fans get the latest news on their favorite teams and players.
- New updates to the NBA App include the ability to add multiple team and player tabs to the main screen.
- NBA League Pass users will be able to switch between broadcast feeds and languages more quickly.
- Cross-platform watch party feature coming later in the season.
More Customization, More Content
New to the NBA App this year, fans can add multiple team and player tabs to their home screen, which gives them instant access to stats, highlights, and trending news topics about that team or player. Personalized push notifications will alert users when their favorites make a big play or win a crucial game. There’s also a new “Moments” section on the app, which allows fans to scroll vertically social-media style through the top content from across the NBA.
There will be new written and video content on the NBA App this season as well. A daily newsletter titled “Starting 5” will keep track of the top storylines around the league, and will feature contributions from current and former NBA players and coaches, including the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, the Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray and more.
On the video side of the content spectrum, the NBA App is bringing another season of “Pass the Rock” to viewers. The show features some of the brightest young stars in the league, such as Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton. Also new this season is a series called “Bring it Home,” a behind-the-scenes look at the Denver Nuggets’ championship-winning 2022-23 season, narrated by Jamal Murray.
Check out a preview of the new NBA App experience in 2023-24.
Also available on the NBA App this season will be:
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NBA CrunchTime: “NBA CrunchTime” – the league’s weekly whip-around show taking fans live to crucial moments of each game and providing real-time updates and analysis – returns this season with twice as many episodes. Produced by NBA TV and hosted by Jared Greenberg, the NBA App will stream special editions of “CrunchTime” for the NBA In-Season Tournament and on Dec. 23 for NBA ID Member Day with 13 games leaguewide leading up to Christmas Day.
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Chasing the Cup: “Chasing the Cup” – a new special edition of “Chasing History” – will document the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, giving fans exclusive access to teams competing for the first NBA Cup from tip-off on Nov. 3 through the championship game in Las Vegas on Dec. 9. Additional episodes of “Chasing History” will be available during the NBA Playoffs and Finals.
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Coaches Corner: “Coaches Corner” will feature NBA coaches breaking down the X’s and O’s in interviews and game-film analysis sessions with Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones, hosts of the popular “The Dunker Spot” podcast.
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NBA Fitness: “NBA Fitness” is a new digital content initiative within the NBA App that features behind-the-scenes access to NBA players, coaches, and experts, spotlighting their health and fitness journeys. Through the program, NBA fans will receive tips and programs from experts in strength and conditioning, basketball skills, recovery, nutrition, and mental wellness. As previously announced, Peloton is the league’s first launch partner for NBA Fitness. Throughout the season, “NBA Fitness” will leverage the league’s vast network of trainers and partners, including Peloton Instructors, establishing the hub as a premier destination for health and fitness.
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NBA Style: Showcasing unique fashion trends leaguewide, “NBA Style” will document the stories and inspiration behind NBA player wardrobes – from their favorite sneakers to outfits they wear on special occasions. “NBA Style” will consist of short-form episodes as players provide their perspectives on their personal style and fashion preferences. The series tipped off with an episode spotlighting the Miami Heat’s Kevin Love getting ready for a fashion show alongside his wife, Kate, and personal stylist. Additional episodes of “NBA Style” will feature the Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk and the Indiana Pacers’ Myles Turner, among others.
What Improvements Are Coming to NBA League Pass?
The NBA League Pass experience on the NBA app is also due for an upgrade this year. League Pass customers will get an enhanced live game streaming experience making it easier for fans to switch between multiple broadcast and language options while interacting with dynamic overlays featuring live player stats, scores, betting odds, and other content.
At some point during the 2023-24 season, NBA League Pass subscribers will be able to enjoy cross-platform watch parties, so that subscribers on different devices can synch up their game with friends in a different location and watch together.
NBA League Pass
For basketball fans, NBA League Pass offers the opportunity to follow one team or the entire league with every game (blackout restrictions apply). Prices and features vary greatly, depending on what you’d like to watch.