NBA All-Star Game 2023 live stream: How to watch Team LeBron vs Team Giannis right now
A live draft flips the script for the NBA All-Star Game live stream
It's time for a grand experiment when you watch the NBA All-Star Game live stream tonight. We've just had a live draft of the teams, and the starting lineups are below:
The NBA All-Star Game live stream is today (Sunday, Feb. 19) at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT.
But you'll probably want to watch the live All-Star draft, which starts an hour earlier, at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.
Both will air on TNT nationally, which is available on Sling TV.
The teams were drafted by captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo right before the game begins. That's one way to make sure this NBA live stream will have the least cohesion possible.
Team LeBron's starter picks are: Joel Embiid, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic
Team Giannis' starter picks are: Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant, Donovan Mitchell and Lauri Markkanen
This live draft should prove interesting, and if the game's a hit, it feels like we'll have a new tradition on our hands.
Durant was an early favorite for captain status in fan voting, but he fell behind the Greek Freak. As for who will win? Well, as long as King James has been captain, his teams have never lost.
In terms of NBA All-Star Game odds, DraftKings has Team LeBron is currently 3-point favorites to win. The moneyline has Team LeBron at -150 (bet $150 to win $100) and Team Giannis at +130 (bet $100 to win $130). Both of those lines have tightened since Friday.
Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.
Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve!
How to watch NBA All-Star Game live streams from anywhere on Earth
On the road? You can watch the 2023 NBA All-Star Game live streams no matter where you go. With a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won't hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for.
Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. But you've got other VPN options as well. Here are our top picks.
We think speed, security and simplicity make ExpressVPN second to none. During our tests, we saw fast connection times, and we're impressed by the service's ability to access more than 3,000 services spread out across 160 locations in 94 countries.
NBA All-Star Game live streams in the US
In the U.S., the NBA All-Star Game airs on TNT, tipping off at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT on Sunday (Feb. 19). The live draft begins an hour earlier.
If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you'll be able to get this game on Sling TV. While we love FuboTV for a lot of sports (it is one of our picks for the best streaming services), it doesn't have TNT.
TNT is included in the $40 per month Sling Orange, which also has ESPN. Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV also gets TNT.
But when it comes to the best cable TV alternatives, we go with Sling here even though it doesn't have ABC (though you can get it with one of the best TV antennas), as ABC basketball games will be on ESPN3.
NBA All-Star Game live streams in the UK
British basketball fans get to watch the NBA All-Star Game live stream on Sky Sports, as Team Giannis vs Team LeBron will air on Sky Sports Main Event and Arena at 12:30 a.m. GMT on Monday (Feb. 20).
NBA All-Star Game live streams in Canada
Hoops fans in Canada can catch NBA All-Star Game 2023 live streams on TSN. TSN3 will carry the game, with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
NBA All-Star Game live streams in Australia
Aussies will find NBA All-Star Game live streams on ESPN via Foxtel.
Henry is a managing editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.