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NBA 2K League signs multifaceted rights deal with ESPN
The NBA 2K League has signed a multifaceted rights deal with ESPN, which includes the first linear broadcasts of the National Basketball Association’s esports property in the US.
NBA 2K League to kick off 2020 season in May with remote gameplay initially
The NBA 2K League has announced its delayed 2020 season will now begin on May 5 with at least six weeks of remote gameplay due to the global Covid-19 pandemic
NBA 2K League unveils new studio, schedule for 2020
The NBA 2K League has announced that its main studio is moving to a 13,600 square-foot venue in Manhattan, which has a capacity of 200 people.
NBA 2K League has had ‘tons’ of interest from esports organizations following Gen.G arrival
The NBA 2K League has had "tons" of interest from established competitive gaming organizations in joining the National Basketball Association's esports property, according to its managing director Brendan Do…
NBA 2K League partners with Panera Bread
The NBA 2K League has announced a partnership with restaurant chain Panera Bread, which will become the entitlement sponsor of the upcoming 2020 NBA 2K Draft set for February 22 in New York
NBA 2K League qualifying event set for Seoul
Basketball gaming competition the NBA 2K League is hosting a qualifying event for its 2020 League Draft in Seoul, South Korea on January 20 and 21
GAEMS named official travel gaming partner of Magic Gaming
NBA 2K League team Magic Gaming has announced Gaming and Entertainment Mobile Systems (GAEMS) as its official travel gaming partner
NBA 2K League announces inaugural European qualifying event
The NBA 2K League has announced its first European qualifying event, the NBA 2K League European Invitational, which will take place in London on December 13-14.
Wizards District Gaming signs Alarm.com as jersey sponsor
Monumental Sports & Entertainment has announced a multi-year jersey partnership with Alarm.com for its NBA 2K League team Wizards District Gaming.
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NBA 2K League announces Shanghai team for 2020 season
The NBA 2K League is adding a team from Shanghai for next season, which will become the first franchise outside of North America to join the National Basketball Association's esports property.
NBA 2K League to stage The Ticket in Orlando
The NBA 2K League will host its second road event of the season at Full Sail University’s new esports arena outside of Orlando, Fla.
Leonsis: NBA 2K League players will one day earn more than LeBron James
Ted Leonsis, the chairman and majority owner of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, says he believes that in 10 years' time an NBA 2K League player will be better compensated than LeBron James is today
NBA 2K League to stage The Turn in Las Vegas
The NBA 2K League will stage The Turn, its second tournament of the season, at HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on May 9-11
Charlotte Hornets to join NBA 2K League in 2020
The Charlotte Hornets will enter an affiliate team in the NBA 2K League in 2020 – the league’s third season – joining 21 other NBA franchises in the esports competition.
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NBA 2K League to go on the road in second season
The NBA 2K League will take at least one of its events on the road in the coming season, managing director Brendan Donohue announced on Tuesday evening
NBA 2K League increases prize fund to $1.2m for second season
The commercial fortunes of the NBA 2K League continue to grow. The NBA's esports competition is increasing its prize fund by $200,000 to $1.2m (€1.06m) for its upcoming second season.
AS Monaco partner with Orlando Magic NBA 2K League team
AS Monaco have become the latest French soccer team to try to tap into foreign markets via esports by announcing a partnership with Orlando Magic's NBA 2K League team, Magic Gaming.