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How to Watch the Return of the 2019-20 NBA Season Live Online

Stephanie Sengwe
Stephanie Sengwe is writer based in New York who covers companies in the streaming industry including AT&T, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Roku, and Netflix . She also contributes daily news coverage on streaming services and devices for The Streamable.
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Stephanie Sengwe

After a nearly five-month hiatus, the 2019-20 NBA season is finally coming back. The league makes its way back to our televisions today with the Utah Jazz facing off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 6:30 p.m. ET followed by the Los Angeles Clippers against the Los Angeles Lakers at 9 p.m. ET. Both games will be live on TNT.

How to Watch the Return of the 2019-20 NBA Season

  • When: Begins Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: TNT
  • Stream: Watch with 7-Day Free Trial to Hulu + Live TV

The NBA is returning with only the top 22 teams in the league eligible to play. From that pool, the top seven teams in each conference will move onto the playoffs with “the final eighth seed in each conference being determined by a potential play-in tournament before the traditional 16-team playoffs,” CNET reports.

Games will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex at Disney World in Florida, and while the park is up and running again, players are to remain in their bubble to avoid contracting COVID-19. While most players have agreed to come back, several of the league’s top players have opted to sit out the rest of the season for safety measures. DeMarcus Cousins, DeAndre Jordan (who tested positive for the virus) and Victor Oladipo are some key players who won’t be rejoining their teammates this season.

How to Stream the Return of the 2019-20 NBA Season Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS and Android

There are six major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. Check the chart below to see which providers will allow you to watch the return of the NBA live on TNT using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast and Web.

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All Live TV Streaming Services

DIRECTV STREAM

Price: $79.99
Includes: TNT + 30 Top Cable Channels

Sling TV

Price: $40
Includes: TNT + 16 Top Cable Channels

Hulu Live TV

Price: $76.99
Includes: TNT + 32 Top Cable Channels

YouTube TV

Price: $72.99
Includes: TNT + 31 Top Cable Channels

Five Massive Questions Ahead of the NBA's Return

Stephanie Sengwe
Stephanie Sengwe is writer based in New York who covers companies in the streaming industry including AT&T, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Roku, and Netflix . She also contributes daily news coverage on streaming services and devices for The Streamable.
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.