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What the NBA bubble can tell us about the future of sports
At CES 2021 we spoke to Yahoo Sports reporter Chris Haynes about the state of the NBA during COVID and beyond.
'NBA 2K21' goes full MMO with next-gen The City mode
Visual Concepts is expanding NBA 2K's online hub for next-gen versions of the game.
'NBA 2K21' trailer shows what players can expect on PS5 and Xbox Series X
The next-gen version of 'NBA 2K21' looks more realistic than ever before, even down to the small details.
Google Search will help you find live sports coverage
Google's new Search feature will tell you which services are showing live NBA and MLB games.
The NBA will use Microsoft Teams to virtually seat fans courtside
How do you recreate the atmosphere of packed arena without any fans physically present? For the NBA, the answer is with help from Microsoft Teams.
iFixit takes the Oura smart ring apart to see how it works
The NBA is using Oura's smart ring and several universities are running studies to see if it can help detect COVID-19 infections, but only iFixit is showing you what's actually inside the wearable device.
Hype and hope: Wearables in the covid era
It’s a pretty cool idea, but my point is that it’s the app making the claim, and not necessarily the ring.
NBA restart plan includes using Oura rings to catch COVID-19 symptoms
An NBA plan to restart its season at the end of July includes giving players optional access to Oura smart rings. At least one study showed that wearers could detect COVID-19 symptoms three days early.
When the NBA returns it may use 'NBA 2K' for crowd noise
The NBA is close to restarting its season, and one option on the table is using 'NBA 2K20' to simulate the sounds of fans, even though teams will play in empty arenas.
NBA 2K's simulated playoffs crown the LA Lakers champs for 2020
The NBA season is showing signs of a return, but in the meantime the folks at 2K Sports have completed their simulation of the regular season and playoffs. In the 2K Sim championship the Lakers defeated the Bucks in seven games, and Anthony Davis was declared NBA Finals MVP.
NBA 2K's simulated postseason sets its finals: Bucks vs. Lakers
With the NBA season still on hold with no plans to resume in sight, the team behind NBA 2K simulated the rest of the games and came up with a Bucks vs. Lakers matchup in the finals.
NBA 2K League comes to traditional TV on ESPN2
ESPN2 is airing NBA 2K League games every Tuesday night for the next few weeks.
NBA 2K League starts May 5th with six weeks of remote matches
While pro sports are still trying to figure out when they might be able to restart action, the NBA's esports league has set up a new schedule based around remote matches, which will start on May 5th.
NBA 2K's playoffs simulation moves on to the second round
The NBA season is on a break, but the folks at 2K are simulating what might have happened. Shockingly, the Bucks and Lakers are leading the way into the second round of the playoffs.
NBA and Microsoft plan personalized, AI-powered game streaming
Microsoft and the NBA are teaming up to deliver personalized game broadcasts that use machine learning and AI to learn fans’ preferences. To start, they’ll broadcast live and on-demand games via Microsoft Azure and add personalized real-time stats overlays.
NBA 2K tournament starts Friday with Kevin Durant, Trae Young and more
Confirming yesterday's leak, the NBA announced an esports tournament that will kick off this Friday, with games broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2. The NBA 2K Players Tournament will pit 16 current NBA players against one another, with finals scheduled to take place April 11th and air on ESPN. The winner will select a charity beneficiary to receive $100,000 in support of coronavirus relief efforts.
NBA reportedly plans 'players-only' 2K tournament that will air on ESPN
The NBA already has an official esports league with various teams represented, but with the live basketball season on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, it's reportedly about to put real NBA players on the sticks. Yahoo Sports reporter Chris Haynes cites league sources indicating that a 16-player NBA 2K tournament lasting 10 days will begin on Friday, with ESPN set to broadcast it. With sports pretty much shut down around the world, networks are desperate for live content and athletes have nothing to do. So far, NASCAR has made the most noticeable shift to esports with races that it airs on Fox, and now the NBA is apparently ready to follow. Fox also aired a Madden tournament this past weekend, and can likely shift scheduled events around to do even more. Ever since the NBA season was put on hold and the NBA 2K League postponed its activities, teams like the Suns have been livestreaming some games already. But bringing in league stars could put an even bigger spotlight on videogame basketball as a spectator sport. According to Haynes, Demarcus Cousins, who missed almost all of the last two seasons due to injuries, is scheduled to participate, but there's no word on who else may be in, even with a league full of known gamers who occasionally hop on live stream. Players Like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been on the 2K cover in recent years, but now we might find out who can actually play at a high level.
The NBA's esports league postpones 2020 season due to coronavirus
Just a day after two NBA players tested positive for COVID-19 and the league announced it would suspend activities for at least thirty days, its esports arm followed suit. The NBA 2K League will postpone the start of its season, which was planned for March 24th. Of course, unlike the real game, esports can be played online and the league said in a statement that "in the coming weeks" it will hold preseason competitions remotely. According to NBA 2K League Managing Director Brendan Donohue, "We will continue to evaluate the situation and do everything possible to bring the excitement of the NBA 2K League to our fans through remote preseason exhibitions and other content. We look forward to sharing additional information about these exhibitions and the start of the 2020 season as it becomes available."
Alexa can now provide traffic updates and severe weather alerts
Depending on where you live, traffic can be unpredictable, making it yet another thing to check while getting ready for work. Alexa should make planning your commute a bit easier with a new voice control skill. Just ask Alexa about your commute, traffic conditions or directions. You can also have that information sent to your phone. A notification will appear on your device -- tap that and your preferred map app will open with the route guidance. Google Assistant has done this for a while, but Amazon customers will likely enjoy the added convenience.
Make-A-Wish Foundation gets a fan into 'NBA 2K20'
It's not unheard of for Make-A-Wish Foundation kids to request tours of their favorite game studios, but when 2K heard that 15-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient William Floyd wanted to visit the NBA 2K headquarters in Novato, California, the company decided to go one step further. It created Floyd as a playable roster member in NBA 2K20 and made him available as a free agent to millions of players around the world.
