The 2024-2025 NBA season is back in full effect, which means it's time for NBA on TNT games. TNT once again serves as a main hub for basketball fans looking to watch some of the most exciting matchups (games during the season are also featured on ESPN, ABC and NBA TV).
The network’s coverage of the new season as always is reserved for Tuesdays and Thursdays, with insightful half-time commentary from basketball legends Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. You can expect Ernie Johnson Jr. to lead these entertaining conversations.
Here is everything you need to know about NBA on TNT during the 2024-2025 NBA season.
How to watch the NBA on TNT
TNT is a network available on every major cable/satellite provider. For those that cut ties with these traditional means, don’t worry. You’ll still be able to tune in to watch your favorite NBA team on TNT utilizing live streaming platforms like Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream, which all offer a subscription package that includes access to the network.
Additionally, NBA on TNT games will be available to live-stream on Max via B/R Sports.
NBA on TNT games: January 20-26
The 2024-2025 NBA regular season is almost to the halfway point of the season and for many teams, they're trying to figure out which pieces are missing for a championship run.
This week there are four NBA games on TNT. Our must-watch game for the week is the match-up between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Given the teams' historic rivalry, and the amount of talent on the current squads, will Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead the way for the Celtics to beat Lebron and the Lakers? Or will LA somehow find a way to win? Here are all the games on TNT this week.
Tuesday, January 21
- New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Denver Nuggets at 10 pm ET/7 pm
Thursday, January 23
- Miami Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT
- Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers at 10 pm ET/7 pm
What else to know about the NBA on TNT?
While much of the entertainment comes from the basketball court, TNT has also found that viewers are fond of the halftime commentary and end-of-the-game analysis offered on Inside the NBA. Hosted by Ernie Johnson and featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, this panel of basketball experts has earned a reputation for their expertise in the sport of basketball and their hidden comedic chops.
TNT will additionally be a home for the second annual in-season tournament, named The Emirates NBA Cup. The tip-off for the tournament starts on November 12. Then as the 2024-2025 playoffs kick off, NBA fans should anticipate seeing some of the games on the channel.
