NBA live stream 2022: How to watch the 22-23 season online

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Here’s how to watch all the NBA live streams this season

(L, R) Steph Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo will feature heavily in this season's NBA live streams
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The NBA live streams are about to kick off, and all eyes are on Golden State as Steph Curry & co. look to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy for their fifth time in nine years. And many of those eyes are on Draymond Green after he attacked teammate Jordan Poole. Can the defending champs coalesce? They open their season hosting the Lakers.

Meanwhile, out in Milwaukee, Khris Middleton isn't clear to play yet, and his wrist surgery recovery will keep him off the court for the first few weeks of the regular season. That said, the season is long enough for that last sentence to be a fragment of a memory when all's said and done. Their season begins on Thursday against Philadelphia.

As for the surging Celtics? Boston's squad that bounced the Bucks last season in the playoffs is now short coach Ime Udoka — who brought their team around last season. The Celtics open their season as hosts to the 76ers.

How to watch NBA live streams from anywhere on Earth

If you're a basketball fan, you might run into dreaded local blackouts, and since we're long past the bubble season, everyone's on the road sometimes. So if you can't watch the NBA live streams you want, you're not out of luck. With a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won't hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for. 

Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. But you've got other VPN options as well. 

ExpressVPN

We think speed, security and simplicity make ExpressVPN second to none. During our tests, we saw fast connection times, and we're impressed by the service's ability to access more than 3,000 services spread out across 160 locations in 94 countries. There's a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Sling, Yahoo or another website and watch the game.

How to watch the NBA live stream in the US

In the U.S., the NBA's nationally televised games are airing on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. And, previously, some ABC games have aired on ESPN3, most notably in the playoffs.

If you don't have a cable or satellite package, and have cut the cord, you can get those channels via live TV streaming services (depending on your region), including Sling TV, Hulu With Live TV, Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream.

Of these options, we recommend Sling TV, which starts at $40 a month and offers more than 50 channels, including ESPN (in its Orange package). It has TNT, which Fubo does not.

Sling TV

ESPN and TNT are a part of the Sling TV Orange package, which costs $35 and comes with more than 30 channels. Get the NBA TV add-on for $10. Sling is currently offering a three-day free trial and a 1-year price lock, so you don't need to worry about rising costs.

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Fubo.TV:

Fubo.TV: If you love sports, you probably want to check out Fubo.TV. It's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front. Fubo's dozens of channels include local networks like ABC and ESPN. You can also add on NBA TV. 

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NBA live streams in the UK

Basketball fans in the UK can watch the NBA bubble games on Sky Sports, via Sky, BT and Virgin Media packages. Games are broadcast live, so tipoff times range from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. BST. Those without Sky Sports can pick it up from Now TV, with prices starting at £9.99.

Brits can also get the NBA League Pass UK package, which costs £42.99 and gets you the NBA live streams for the playoffs and finals.

NBA live streams in Canada

Canadian b-ball fans can watch the NBA playoffs on TSN, SportsNet and NBA TV Canada. 

NBA League Pass is also available in Canada.

How to watch NBA live streams in Australia

As was the case with the regular season, NBA live streams will be on both Kayo Sports and Foxtel. 

Kayo offers a 14-day free trial for both its Basic and Premium plans, more than enough time to confirm they're actually showing the games. The Basic package costs $25 per month thereafter. The $35 per month Premium Kayo plan gives you all the same things as the normal plan, but it offers three simultaneous streams. The Basic plan gives you two streams at the same time. 

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Henry T. Casey
Henry T. Casey

Henry was a managing editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.