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How to watch today’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers NBA game: Livestream options, starting time, more
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The Los Angeles Lakers face the LA Clippers today for a battle of crosstown rivals. LeBron James’ Lakers may get most of the attention in Los Angeles, but the LA Clippers hold the No. 4 seed in the NBA Western Conference. Find out how to watch the Lakers face Leonard, Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Paul George tonight.
How and when to watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers NBA game
The Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers game will be played on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT). The game will broadcast live on ESPN and stream on the platforms listed below.
How to watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers game without cable
While most cable packages include ESPN, it’s easy to watch the game if ESPN isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers game free with Fubo
You can catch the game for free on Fubo. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every nationally televised NBA game of the season. In addition to the NBA on ESPN, Fubo offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games, so you’ll be able to watch more than just today’s game, all without a cable subscription.
To watch the Lakers vs. Clippers game tonight without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Fubo’s Pro Tier is normally priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial, but Fubo is currently offering the first month for $60.
Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, for an extra $10 per month.
Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with FuboTV — you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro tier includes 187 channels, including NFL Network.
- The Fubo lookback feature allows you to watch sporting events up to 72 hours after they air live.
- FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Stream national and local NBA games on Sling TV and get NBA League Pass
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream NBA games this year, and still get access to local programming, is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to 46 channels, including TNT and ESPN, plus local ABC affiliates (where available) with its Orange + tier. But what sets Sling TV apart is its NBA League Pass offering, which gives you special access to watch every out-of-market NBA game live.
Sling TV has a special NBA Prepay Bundle offer for those interested in NBA League Pass: You’ll pay $50 per month for Sling Orange + NBA League Pass. After six months, the bundle will be priced at the regular price of $55 per month.
NBA League Pass is available as a $15 per month a la carte offering, though you’ll pay just $10 for your first month. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
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Top features of Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
- You get access to most local NBA and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage, perfect for recording all the biggest games of the season.
- With Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass, you’ll get access to all the NBA games you want to watch (minus local blackout games), plus network programs airing on NBC, ABC, Fox and more. It’s the most cost-effective way to watch out-of-market NBA games and local network programming.
Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers game on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch tonight’s NBA game, plus more basketball games this season, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including ESPN. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every nationally televised game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including “NFL Total Access” and the Emmy-nominated show “Good Morning Football”) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
Watch the Lakers vs. Clippers game on demand free with NBA League Pass
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If you want to catch out-of-market NBA games and nationally televised NBA games without cable, NBA League Pass gives you the most access to the most basketball games this season. With the NBA League Pass, you can watch out-of-market games live and on-demand, plus get round-the-clock NBA TV coverage. With an upgraded NBA League Pass Premium subscription, you get everything included in the NBA League Pass, plus you’ll be able to stream live and on-demand games on up to three different devices at a time — and get access to the in-arena stream for the game of your choice.
NBA League Pass is currently priced at $15 per month. NBA League Pass Premium costs $23 per month. NBA League Pass offers a seven-day free trial.
Note: NBA League Pass has some blackout games, which means certain local games and all nationally broadcast games (including tonight’s Lakers vs. Clippers game) will be available three hours after the live broadcast. All subscription tiers include access to live radio broadcasts of all NBA games.
Gear up for tonight’s game: See Fanatics entire NBA collection
Since both the Los Angeles Lakers and the LA Clippers are on a path toward the playoffs, now is a good time to gear up for tonight’s game, the rest of the 2023-4 NBA regular season and the playoffs. Fanatics has a terrific selection of the latest NBA gear and merch, including player jerseys, retro-inspired bomber jackets, NBA gear for babies and kids and stylish NBA fan gear designed specifically for women.
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Borrowing from your home equity can be a wise way to improve your financial health, especially in today’s economy. For example, you can tap into home equity to fund home renovations that may improve your home’s value. Similarly, home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) typically offer lower rates than credit cards and other types of borrowing products, making them a useful option for consolidating debt and reducing interest costs. And with Americans sitting on an average of $319,000 in home equity currently, these loans may offer higher borrowing limits than other options.
Current economic factors, including inflation and interest rates, are also boding well for borrowers right now, making it an even better time to consider this type of borrowing. For starters, the Federal Reserve is confident enough in the downward inflation trend to cut the federal funds rate at the last three Fed meetings. While the Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, the federal funds rate influences the interest rates lenders charge on their lending products. While not at pre-pandemic levels, interest rates on home equity loans and HELOCs are slowly improving. The average home equity loan interest rate is currently 8.41%, while the average HELOC interest rate is 8.52% (as of December 19, 2024).
Still, the only economic constant is change. Inflation increased slightly in October, and other factors could alter the borrowing environment going forward. With that in mind, choosing between a HELOC and home equity loan will depend on your financial goals and how these products respond to changes in the market. Let’s explore which of these two home equity options might make sense for your situation.
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Why a HELOC could be better than a home equity loan in 2025
HELOCs work like credit cards, offering a line of credit that can be borrowed from multiple times (up to the credit limit). This type of home equity borrowing can be a useful option if you want to use funds as needed over time, as opposed to getting one large lump-sum payment like a home equity loan. For example, if you’re renovating your home with multiple projects, a HELOC lets you access funds as needed for each phase, helping you avoid borrowing more than necessary upfront.
Just remember, HELOC repayment terms usually start with interest-only payments for a set number of years, typically five or 10 years.
“This is for someone who wants a low starting monthly payment, but keep in mind you may not be paying off all the principal,” says Adam Spigelman, senior vice president at Planet Home Lending. “If you borrow $50,000 and you make interest-only payments for five years, at the end of five years, you’ll still owe $50,000.”
Also keep in mind that HELOCs have variable rates that are tied to an index such as the prime rate, which is typically around 3% higher than the federal funds rate. So if you anticipate the Fed’s rate-cutting trend will continue, a HELOC might save you money in the short term. On the other hand, you might think twice about getting a HELOC if you believe rates will increase during your repayment term.
“When that index rate rises, your monthly payment may also rise. That higher payment can leave you with less money in your pocket, which can make it harder to stay out of debt. If the higher interest rate comes at a time when you’re starting to do the principal repayment, it can lead to payment shock,” Spigelman notes.
Find out how affordable the right home equity borrowing option could be today.
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC in 2025
If you’re looking for more predictable financing, you may prefer a home equity loan for its fixed interest rate and monthly payment that remains the same during the life of the loan, regardless of rate adjustments.
“A home equity loan is a fixed rate and doesn’t fluctuate based on what the Federal Reserve does,” says Jeremy Schachter, branch manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. “So when the rates come down, your fixed rate doesn’t go down.”
While the Fed’s ongoing rate cuts might reduce borrowing costs on HELOCs in 2025, a home equity loan might be a better long-term option if you expect rates to rise during your loan term.
Home equity loans are a great option if you need a large, lump-sum payment to fund a large expense. You might use one to fund a major home renovation, consolidate high-interest debt or even cover your child’s college tuition. Since home equity loans often have lower rates than private student loans, they may help you save money in the long run.
Should you borrow from your home equity now or wait?
Deciding whether to borrow now or wait until 2025 or later depends on your financial situation, goals and borrowing preferences. As Schachter explains, the type of loan you choose matters, as fixed-rate and variable-rate options affect how your monthly payments change over time.
“Depending on your needs and goals with the funds for the loan, it may make sense not to wait to take out a HELOC because it does change with rates changing. If you are looking for a home equity loan, it may make sense to hold off until next year if your projects or use of the funds can be pushed out,” says Schachter.
The bottom line
Heading into 2025, the choice between a home equity loan and a HELOC comes down to how stable you want your payments to be, and which direction you anticipate interest rates are trending. So, take time to weigh the pros and cons of each option and how they might impact your budget. Finally, remember that home equity loans and credit lines are secured by your home, so you should never borrow more than you need, and make sure the payments fit comfortably into your budget before signing for one.