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The Memphis Grizzlies made their NBA debut in 1995 but have never been to the NBA Finals. The closest they have been is the 2013 Western Conference finals, where they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs. But the team has been on the rise in the last few years, notching back-to-back 50-win seasons. With high-scoring talent like Ja Morant at the helm, the future seemed promising.
However, the team has faced many setbacks, including Morant’s 25-game suspension to open the 2023-24 campaign and a rash of injuries to key players. As a result, the team is among the bottom dwellers in the Western Conference at the tail end of the season. Do they have enough left in the tank for a final playoff push? Read on to find out how you can follow the Memphis Grizzlies as they battle it out against the best in the NBA.
ABC, ESPN and TNT are your go-to channels for nationally televised games. For Grizzlies fans in the Memphis area, tune in to Bally Sports Southeast for local coverage. The squad is also featured on NBA TV, which airs more than 100 NBA games per season.
DISH | DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
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ABC |
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✔* |
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ESPN |
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✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
NBA TV |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Bally Sports Southeast |
✔ |
✔ |
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TNT |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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*Local channels available only in select locations |
DISH Network boasts the most impressive channel lineups across its four plans, which range from $84.99 to $114.99, starting with America’s Top 120. With this plan, you’ll get ABC, ESPN and TNT. NBA TV is available with an upgrade to America’s Top 200 and its more than 240 channels.
Unfortunately, no regional sports networks (RSNs) exist for extensive local coverage. But if you’re a sports fan in general, you’ll find a great mix that includes the Big Ten Network, NFL Network, MLB Network, NHL Network, the Golf Channel and much more on the cable provider.
All plans include a two-year price guarantee, free installation, and the flexibility to store up to 2000 hours of DVR recording.
DIRECTV STREAM is, without question, the best option for Memphis Grizzlies fans this season. Subscribers gain access to ABC, ESPN, and TNT with the base level Entertainment plan, starting at $79.99. For NBA TV and Bally Sports Southeast, you will need an upgrade to the more costly Choice plan. But on the bright side, you won’t be charged a regional sports fee. Of course, you won’t have access to that particular RSN if you live outside the Memphis market. In that case, you can purchase an add-on, the NBA League Pass, to your plan for $14.99 a month.
Everyone in the family can keep up with their favorite programs and sports thanks to the unlimited cloud DVR storage and simultaneous streaming at home, which are included with any DIRECTV STREAM package.
Fubo has more than enough to satisfy Grizzlies fans. The Pro plan offers over 175 channels for $74.99, including ABC, ESPN and more than 30 sports networks. Fubo is the only other platform featured on the list, outside of DIRECTV STREAM, to carry RSN Bally Sports Southeast. Yes, there is a regional sports fee, depending on your location, but it might be worth it for more local coverage.
One minor drawback is that there is no TNT, and you must upgrade to the Elite plan for NBA TV access. Alternatively, you can purchase an NBA League Pass for $14.99 a month, which is especially useful if you live outside the Memphis area. Fubo also recently introduced Family Share, which means simultaneous streaming on three screens. This feature, coupled with streaming on up to 10 screens at home and 1000 hours of DVR storage, makes Fubo a formidable contender among live TV streaming services for sports fans.
Hulu + Live TV is an excellent option for casual Grizz fans who love entertainment. After all, besides the standalone Live TV-only service for $75.99 per month, you can pay just one dollar more per month for three streaming services. The ad-supported version of the Disney bundle that includes Hulu’s ad-supported on-demand library, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus costs $76.99 a month. If ad-free is your jam, you can pay $89.99 monthly for that convenience.
Each plan comes with 90-plus channels, including ABC, ESPN and TNT, for nationally televised games. Hulu doesn’t offer NBA TV, but you can add an NBA League Pass subscription for a slew of out-of-market games. One thing that subscribers will definitely find favorable is the unlimited DVR storage space.
Live TV streaming services can get expensive quickly with plans and add-ons. So, if you want to purchase a plan that won’t put a massive dent in your wallet, Sling TV might be your best bet. Plans start at $40 per month for each of the essential Orange and Blue plans. Both base packages include TNT, so at the very least, you get access to the beloved “Inside the NBA” studio show and the games on their schedule. However, the Orange or hybrid Orange & Blue plans are the most practical for more NBA coverage.
The Orange plan includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and local channels like ABC in select areas. There are no RSNs, but the Orange Sports Extra includes NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, MLB TV, Longhorn Network and many more. The add-on will tack on $11 to $15 to your monthly bill. However, the packages plus add-ons will still total less than most other services on this list.
The 50-hour DVR storage capacity is one of the more glaring drawbacks of the Sling TV. Only one simultaneous stream is available to you unless you opt into one of the hybrid plans.
YouTube TV has an impressive mix of sports, news and entertainment channels, ensuring you’ll find something for your viewing pleasure. The $72.99 a month, 100-plus channel base plan is ideal for watching nationally televised Grizzlies games, thanks to the inclusion of ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
Unlike competitors like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube’s package includes NBA TV for more games, analysis, documentaries and specials. You won’t find Bally Sports Southeast, but NBA League Pass is available as an add-on for out-of-market Grizzlies fans. Record all national Grizzlies broadcasts and watch them whenever you want with the unlimited DVR space built into all subscriptions.
NBA League Pass is a subscription-based platform that will allow you to watch local Grizzlies games as long as you are out-of-market. In simple terms, you have to live outside of the Memphis area or else you will be subject to blackout restrictions. You can purchase a subscription on NBA.com or through the app. There are ad-free and ad-supported plans running from $14.99 to $22.99 per month.
Nationally televised Memphis Grizzlies games are available on ABC, ESPN and TNT. For local coverage, viewers can tune in to NBA TV and Bally Sports Southeast. These channels can be found on live TV streaming services like DISH, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
There are only two options to watch Bally Sports Southeast, which is the home of Grizzlies games, in Memphis. DIRECTV and Fubo are the only two live TV streaming platforms on the list that carry the channel.
You can purchase an NBA League Pass subscription for on-demand streaming at two price points. The first is ad-supported for $14.99 per month, or you can shell out $22.99 per month for extra perks like a commercial-free experience, three simultaneous streams and access to the in-arena streams.