To all of the basketball fans out there, don’t make any evening plans — you’ve got a full slate of games to watch.
Twenty-six of the NBA’s 30 teams will be in action on Wednesday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and more big names will be suiting up for early-season contests, so get ready to find your favorite spot on the couch.
Here is everything you need to know about watching NBA games on Wednesday, including a full schedule with TV channels and start times.
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What NBA games are on tonight?
There will be a total of 13 games played on Wednesday night, including two national TV broadcasts on ESPN.
Up first on ESPN is the Pelicans vs. the Thunder. It’ll be the Thunder’s first national TV game of the season featuring the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Josh Giddey. The Pelicans’ duo of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson will be looking to make noise on Wednesday and send a message to the rest of the West.
Game two on ESPN could potentially feature the debut of James Harden with the Clippers as they take on the Lakers. The battle of L.A. never disappoints when all the stars are healthy.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Trail Blazers vs Pistons | 7 p.m. | — |
| Bucks vs Raptors | 7 p.m. | — |
| Wizards vs Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Pacers vs Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Nets vs Heat | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Cavaliers vs Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Pelicans vs Thunder | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Hornets vs Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nuggets vs Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| Bulls vs Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Grizzlies vs Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |
| Kings vs Warriors | 10 p.m. | — |
| Clippers vs Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
How to live stream NBA games tonight
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV | WatchESPN
Pelicans vs Thunder and Clippers vs Lakers will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream NBA games on Sling TV.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the biggest games of the 2023-24 NBA season on Sling TV, which is now offering HALF OFF your first month! Sling base packages (Sling Orange or Sling Blue) start at just $20 for your first month, or you can get Sling Orange + Blue starting at $27.50 for your first month. There are no long-term contracts, and you can change your channel lineup anytime. DVR is included along with thousands of on-demand shows and movies.
NBA schedule for week of Nov. 1
Thursday, Nov. 2
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Raptors vs 76ers | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
| Pistons vs Pelicans | 8 p.m. | — |
| Magic vs Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |
| Spurs vs Suns | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
Friday, Nov. 3
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Cavaliers vs Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Knicks vs Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Wizards vs Heat | 8 p.m. | — |
| Nets vs Bulls | 8 p.m. | — |
| Warriors vs Thunder | 8 p.m. | — |
| Mavericks vs Nuggets | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
Saturday, Nov. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Suns vs 76ers | 1 p.m. | — |
| Hornets vs Pacers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Lakers vs Magic | 7 p.m. | — |
| Hawks vs Pelicans | 7 p.m. | — |
| Celtics vs Nets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Kings vs Rockets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Jazz vs Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| Bulls vs Nuggets | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |