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NBA 2K League relaunches with focus on entertainment over esports

Related Topics: NBA 2K League, NBPA, NBA

NBA Take-Two Media has announced the relaunch of the NBA 2K League with a renewed focus on entertainment and online content.

The league will spotlight creators and NBA players competing throughout the season, as well as introducing an open-ladder competition for fans.

Changes Coming to NBA 2K League

The league has shared that it has entered a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Players Association, allowing NBA Take-Two Media to work directly with NBA players.

Moreover, NBA Take Two Media, the brand behind the new 2K League, is an entertainment company formed by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive earlier this year, focusing on esports and ‘social-first’ content.