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There are a lot of sports to watch right now. In the midst of MLB playoffs , college football , and NFL action, basketball is also returning to our TVs. The 2025 NBA preseason kicks off this week with a game in Abu Dhabi between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks.

At a Glance: How to Watch NBA Preseason Games

Stream : DirecTV , Sling , Fubo

TV channels : NBA TV, local channels/NBA League Pass, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT

Preseason dates : Thursday, Oct. 2 – Friday, Oct. 17

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As always, the preseason is a great time to get a sneak peek at every team. If you don’t have a way to watch NBA preseason games

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