NBA 2025/26 Updates & Changes
We don’t have a crystal ball, but we can still predict one thing for sure: this NBA season is going to be as fresh and exciting as ever. How do we know? There have been a fair few personnel switch-ups off-season. Some high profile. Some under-the-radar. All worth noticing!
Looking forward to streaming NBA games live? Us too. This should help get you even more excited: below are some of the most important updates and changes to watch out for.
- Kristaps Porziņģis has joined the Atlanta Hawks.
- De'Aaron Fox has joined the San Antonio Spurs.
- Jimmy Butler has joined the Golden State Warriors.
- Russell Westbrook has joined the Sacramento Kings.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Watch the NBA live online to get the full picture and see how these changes will play out on the court!
Introducing the New “Heave” Shots Rule
Thought the NBA couldn’t get any more exciting? Think again. The ends of the first three quarters are about to get a whole lot more thrilling. The NBA has introduced a new “heave” shot rule which lets players attempt distance backcourt shots within the final three seconds of the quarter - without it affecting their shooting percentage.
Before, players were reluctant to attempt these types of shots as they feared a miss would impact their personal shooting percentage. Now, though, any shot taken within the final three seconds of the first three quarters, launched from at least 36 feet away and where the play originates in the backcourt, will be counted as a team field-goal attempt but not against the individual player’s shooting percentage.
This means we can expect more and more edge-of-your-seat long-distance attempts at the end of quarters. Be there to experience them when you stream NBA live at Foxtel Now or Kayo Sports!
More About NBA
If you’re an Aussie basketball fan, it is clear how the National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest league in terms of talent, prominence, the salaries of its players, and the overall level of competition. Fans from all corners of the globe dedicate their time and money to watching every riveting game.
Despite the NBA's American roots, the basketball league is also one of the most popular sporting events in Australia. With a record number of Australians playing in the NBA and with over a million people in the country actually playing the sport, the rise of the NBA is an exciting trend that’s likely to continue. And we’re here for it. We’re bringing you free trials with both Foxtel and Kayo - the two places you can watch NBA games online for free in Australia!
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t want to wait for replays? There are a few ways to follow the action as it unfolds. We recommend Foxtel Now and Kayo. Both are offering limited-time free trials so you can watch every game live!
As of this writing, there is no official NBA broadcast deal on free to air TV in place for the 2025/26 season.
Free sports streaming is always a welcome sight. Unfortunately, there isn’t a free-to-air option for watching NBA games in Australia. However, you can still get closer to free sports access by streaming some games live and on-demand using Kayo Sports’ 7-day free trial or Foxtel Now’s 10-day free trial.
Replays of NBA games are available to watch via ESPN, which you can access via Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Disney+, and Fetch. You can also stream NBA replays on the NBA app with an NBA League Pass.
NBA fans won't want to miss anything from the beginning up to the end, requiring an access to ESPN. To do this in Australia, your options are Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now or Disney+.
There are 82 games in an NBA regular season. The regular season is followed by a play-in tournament, then playoffs, then the NBA Final.