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Update: This article has been updated to reflect ESPN’s lineup change, which now includes the Lakers-Jazz game.
Luka Doncic’s blockbuster trade to LA shocked the NBA world, and the Slovenian superstar is expected to don purple and gold at tonight’s game in Los Angeles vs. the Utah Jazz. The game was originally expected to air on NBA League Pass and Spectrum Sportsnet, but ESPN has since adjusted its schedule to include the game in tonight’s lineup. Fans will be able to stream the game on ESPN+ or watch ESPN live with DirecTV Stream.
At A Glance: How To Watch Luka Doncic’s First Lakers Game
Stream: DirecTV Stream, ESPN+, NBA League Pass, NBA League Pass Prime Add-on
Date, Time: Feb. 10, 10:30 p.m. ET/ 7:30 p.m. PT
Channel: ESPN, Spectrum Sportsnet (Local)
The game, which wasn’t originally slated to be broadcast nationally, got moved to ESPN due to excitement around Doncic’s first Lakers game. LA-based fans can also tune into Spectrum Sportsnet, the Lakers’ regional sports network, which is available on DirecTV Stream for those without cable. After the game, Sportsnet will air “an exclusive look behind the scenes at Luka Dončić’s arrival in Los Angeles and his integration with his new team,” according to the network.
How To Watch Luka Doncic’s First Lakers Game
DirecTV Stream
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DirecTV Stream gets subscribers access to Regional Sports Networks like Spectrum Sportsnet for LA-based fans, and fans in other networks can stream NBA TV with the Choice package or higher. ESPN is included with DirecTV. Fans can also add NBA League Pass with a DirecTV subscription, and sign on using their DirecTV account.
ESPN+
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ESPN+ and ESPN added the game to its lineup, which wasn’t originally slated to be broadcast on the network. ESPN+ is available for $11.99/mo, though the streaming service does not offer a free trial.
NBA League Pass
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NBA League Pass gets out-of-market fans access to non-nationally televised games, such as the Lakers-Jazz game. It’s available for $49.99 for the rest of the season, or $16.99/mo.
NBA League Pass on Prime Video
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Prime Members who don’t want a separate subscription can add NBA League Pass as a Prime Video add-on. Plus, you can get a free trial through Prime.
When Will Luka Doncic Play Next?
Doncic is expected to make his Lakers debut on Monday, Feb. 10 against the Utah Jazz at the Lakers home arena. He was originally expected to play in Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, but a calf injury has kept him on the sidelines.
Doncic was traded for Anthony Davis, who played his first game with the Mavericks on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. Doncic’s blockbuster trade led his newly minted jersey to quickly sell out. As of this writing, only Small and Medium are in stock.
News of the trade sent shockwaves through the NBA world when the news was broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league’s go-to source for insider scoops, even causing players to speculate that Charania was hacked. Now that the dust has settled and the deal is, in fact, real, fans will just have to tune in to see how Doncic gels with his new team.
