The NBA 2K esports league announced today that 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) teams, including the Utah Jazz, will participate in its inaugural season, set to debut in 2018.
Participating organizations include: Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail
Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards.
“This is the first step in what promises to be an extraordinary league, bringing together the world's best gamers and showcasing elite competition on an international stage,” said
NBA 2K esports league Managing Director Brendan Donohue.