3/6/2026
Celtics vs. Mavericks: How to Watch Jayson Tatum’s NBA Return Live Online for Free
The NBA games tips off at 7 p.m. ET.
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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is making his NBA return tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. After suffering a season-ending achilles tear last May during the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, the all-star forward has been dedicated to recovering and getting back on the hardwood as soon as possible.
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While ACL injuries normally keep athletes sidelined for over a year, Tatum impressively is already game-ready. Many fans are speculating whether his “rushed” return is risky, especially with the Celtics still playing top-level basketball this season. Currently, Boston is ranked No. 2 in the Eastern Conference and have one of the best records in the league, so do they need Tatum coming back and risking even more injury? Plus, Jaylen Brown is performing at an MVP level this season.
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Tonight, the Celtics will play host to the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden with tip-off at 7 p.m. With the game on ESPN, we’ve compiled all the best ways to stream Jayson Tatum’s return live online and for free. Keep reading on to learn how.
Where to Watch Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks Online for Free
If you don’t have cable, there are still plenty of ways to watch ESPN and the Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA game online. Fans can take advantage of multiple streaming services that offer free trials, so you can watch the college championship game today without paying a dime. Signing up to streamers like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo you can get right into the football action.
DirecTV
Free Trial
DirecTV
DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial, which will let you watch ESPN and more for free. The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is included in all of the streaming packages. In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.
Sling TV
Sling TV
With prices starting at just $4.99 for a day pass, Sling TV includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN 3 (for ABC simucast) with it Sling Orange and Sling Orange + Blue packages — which features dozens of channels that can be streamed on up to three devices at the same time. Sling Orange + Blue features FS1 and the NFL Network too
Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability depends on your local TV market.
FuboTV
Free Trial
FuboTV
Fubo is another great option you can take advantage of to watch ESPN online. The streamer offers a seven-day free trial that’ll give you access to ESPN free and more than 240 live TV channels. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, which can get you access to ESPN and more for as low as $54.99 (reg. $84.99 per month).
Hulu
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
For the most content options, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to the entire Hulu library in addition to more than 95 live TV channels — including ESPN for just $82.99 per month.
And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. You’ll not only have all of the Hulu library to watch, but also exclusive and original programming available exclusively on ESPN Unlimited.
ESPN
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN, and a subscription includes instant access to games and more exclusive content for $29.99 per month. You can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 per year. There is no free ESPN Unlimited trial, but it does include exclusive on-demand videos and access to content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original shows to stream on-demand, plus game recaps and analysis, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL matchups.
To expand your savings and content offerings, currently, you can bundle ESPN Unlimited with Hulu and Disney+ for a single monthly price of just $29.99 per month for all three services for 12 months of streaming.
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