How to Listen to NBA Games - Complete Radio Guide
Your guide to flagships, national syndicates, satellite radio, and online audio streams for the NBA season.
Catching every slam dunk and buzzer beater is easy when you have the radio desk mapped out. We cover local flagships, national ESPN Radio updates, and online league passes.
National Broadcasts: ESPN Radio
**ESPN Radio** holds the exclusive national audio broadcast rights for major NBA showcase events, including:
- NBA Opening Night doubleheaders
- Christmas Day marquee matchups
- NBA All-Star Saturday Night and All-Star Game
- Select weekly regular season national games
- NBA Play-In Tournament & full Playoffs coverage
- The NBA Finals (every game live)
You can listen to ESPN Radio calls online, via the ESPN app, or syndicated locally in most major US markets.
Satellite & Digital: SiriusXM and NBA App
NBA Team Radio Flagship Stations
Below is the list of primary flagship radio stations for all 30 NBA franchises. If you reside in the local market, you can tune into these stations on standard AM/FM frequencies for free.
| Team | Flagship Station | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 92.9 The Game (WZGC) | Atlanta |
| Boston Celtics | 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) | Boston |
| Brooklyn Nets | WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM | New York |
| Charlotte Hornets | WFNZ 92.7 FM | Charlotte |
| Chicago Bulls | 670 AM The Score (WSCR) | Chicago |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | WTAM 1100 AM / 100.7 FM WMMS | Cleveland |
| Dallas Mavericks | 97.1 FM The Freak (KEGL) | Dallas |
| Denver Nuggets | Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM | Denver |
| Detroit Pistons | 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) | Detroit |
| Golden State Warriors | 95.7 The Game (KGMZ) | San Francisco |
| Houston Rockets | SportsTalk 790 (KBME) | Houston |
| Indiana Pacers | 93.5 FM / 107.5 FM The Fan | Indianapolis |
| LA Clippers | AM 570 LA Sports (KLAC) | Los Angeles |
| Los Angeles Lakers | ESPN LA 710 AM (KSPN) | Los Angeles |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 92.9 FM / 680 AM ESPN | Memphis |
| Miami Heat | 560 AM WQAM / 99.9 FM WISW | Miami |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 620 AM WTMJ | Milwaukee |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 100.3 KFAN (KFXN) | Minneapolis |
| New Orleans Pelicans | ESPN New Orleans 100.3 FM | New Orleans |
| New York Knicks | 98.7 ESPN (WEPN-FM) | New York |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | WWLS 98.1 FM The Sports Animal | Oklahoma City |
| Orlando Magic | 96.9 FM The Game (WYGM) | Orlando |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) | Philadelphia |
| Phoenix Suns | 98.7 FM Arizona Sports (KMVP) | Phoenix |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Fox Sports Radio 620 AM (KPOJ) | Portland |
| Sacramento Kings | Sactown Sports 1140 AM | Sacramento |
| San Antonio Spurs | WOAI 1200 AM | San Antonio |
| Toronto Raptors | Sportsnet 590 The Fan / TSN 1050 AM | Toronto |
| Utah Jazz | 1280 AM / 97.5 FM The Zone | Salt Lake City |
| Washington Wizards | The Team 980 AM (WTEM) | Washington |
Need the TV Broadcast?
Want to watch the games live instead of listening? Check out our complete TV channel and streaming guide for NBA fans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I listen to NBA games for free?
Yes, if you live in-market, local flagship stations broadcast game calls over standard AM/FM frequencies for free. Online streams of these stations may require a subscription or be geoblocked during live games.
Is there an official NBA app for listening?
Yes, you can stream radio feeds inside the **NBA App** on iOS or Android. Streaming local flagship calls requires an NBA App subscription.