Here's how to watch 2025-26 NBA games online without cable, including ways to livestream basketball for free this season.

DIRECTV is our top pick for watching basketball live for free — its five-day free trial includes NBC (plus every other channel you’ll need for the NBA season including local channels). When the trial is over, you’ll pay as low as $49.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels.

Ohio State basketball unveils itself to the public for the first time with an exhibition vs. Ohio. We provide live updates, score, and highlights.

UNC basketball lost 78-76 to No. 8 BYU in a preseason exhibition game on Friday, Oct. 24, in Salt Lake City.