Cheapest Way to Watch
The NBA
Calculated Winner
Sling Orange + NBA League Pass
Monthly Cost
$54.99 / mo
Why it works
Sling Orange ($40/mo) covers all regular season ESPN, ABC/ESPN3, and TNT national games (which is crucial for the playoffs). Adding NBA League Pass ($14.99/mo) covers every single out-of-market game. This is the ultimate budget hack for NBA die-hards.
The Catch
This setup does NOT cover your local in-market team if they play on a regional network (like Bally Sports).