How to watch the NBA Draft with & without cable: Full streaming guide

Adam Silver, NBA Draft (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Adam Silver, NBA Draft (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Are you wanting to watch the Indiana Pacers and other teams draft their newest prospects? You will have many options to do so if you wish. Here are the full details of how and when to watch the 2023 NBA Draft.

Location of the 2023 NBA Draft

The 2023 NBA draft will occur at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn New York. This late in the game, it may be difficult to attend the event live and in person.

Date and time of the 2023 NBA Draft

The NBA Draft will happen on June 22, 2023 with both rounds happening on the same night. The even will begin at 8 p.m. and will conclude after the second round of the draft.

How to watch the 2023 NBA Draft?

If you have a cable subsription, both rounds of the 2023 NBA Draft will be available to watch on ESPN. If you don’t, the first round will be available to watch on your local ABC channel. Given that ESPN is widely available and ABC is almost nationally available, everyone should be able to watch the draft if they are hoping to do so.

Alternative ways to get 2023 NBA Draft Coverage?

If you would like to listen to the draft, ESPN radio will have live coverage of the draft throughout the night. You will need to check your local listings to find ESPN radio or go online to listen throughout the night.

What are the big storylines headed into the night?

This draft is widely anticipated to be one of the most talented we have ever seen. French prospect Victor Wembanyama headlines the draft and is nearly universally accepted to be the number one pick to the San Antonio Spurs. After that? Chaos likely ensues. However, there are potentially plenty of blue-chip prospects scattered throughout the first round.