If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. 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