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NBA 2K24 Update 1.04 Released

The NBA 2K24 update 1.04 has dropped. Here are the NBA 2K24 patch notes for September 23rd.

  • Progression increased for most badges in all modes (most notably PvP)
  • “Regression” decreased for most badges in all modes (most notably PvP)
  • Immunity Perk made stronger
  • Drill Savant Perk made stronger
  • Higher win modifier in almost all cases.
  • Difficulty modifier adjustments
  • Faster progression in Drills

NBA 2K24 v1.2 Patch Notes:

Developer Note: We are working quickly to resolve the most user-impacting issues being reported. Feedback from the community has been quick and clear; we thank you. The patch we will release prior to the launch of Season 2 will contain a much broader set of fixes and improvements spanning the entire game.

GAMEPLAY

• Fixed an issue that was causing physics to break when using controllable rim hangs in certain situations

THE CITY

• Numerous fixes to game stability in the City have been made
• Resolved a user-reported stutter when playing games on the RISE affiliation courts
• You can now properly join a friend in the Gatorade Rental Courts when using the Social Menu

MyCAREER/QUESTS/PROGRESSION

• Adjusted the Minimizer quest so it is easier for all player types to complete
• Fixed a rare issue that could cause a hang when loading into a MyCAREER save
• Addressed an issue that could prevent advancement to the second NBA season
• Resolved a hang when heading to the arena floor before NBA games
• Michael Jordan can no longer be passed on the GOAT tier list before winning your 7th championship
• Users can no longer apply the same Floor Setter to more than one badge.

MyTEAM

• Resolved user-reported issues with games played after playing Triple Threat Online: Co-Op games
• Lowered the difficulty of Triple Threat Online: Co-Op games against the CPU to Pro
• Added the ability to select a lineup before entering Triple Threat Online: Co-Op

MyNBA

• Resolved a hang that could occur in the Trade Finder menu when exiting and re-entering under certain conditions
• Fixed an issue that could cause the Warriors to get rebranded incorrectly going into future seasons in MyNBA

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Breaking Down The Best New Features for NBA 2K24

It’s almost time to jump back onto the virtual hardwood, as the next edition of the NBA 2K video game series is coming soon. And there are some big changes to this year’s version that should add to the user experience.

NBA 2K24 is set to release Sept. 8, with both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions supporting cross-platform play.

The most notable change to this year’s game is the new ProPLAY technology. According to 2K Sports, the system is “a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into NBA 2K24 gameplay.”

In the past, players’ actions in the game had been created via motion capture. The real-life NBA stars worked with 2K to replicate the actions they used on the court over the course of a season.

Now, 2K can take movement from actual NBA games and incorporate it into the game. Providing players with the most life-like gameplay experience yet.

The following movements will all be upgraded via the ProPLAY technology: jumpshots, dunks, layups, dribble moves, pass animations and signature movements. Even inbound passes and other small details will appear more realistic as well.

In NBA2K23, MyNBA introduced various eras in which users could jump into for the franchise mode. A new era will appear in NBA 2K24: The LeBron Era. It will take users back into the early 2010s, when LeBron James teamed up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh as they eyed bringing multiple championships to the Miami Heat.

For users looking to play something else fresh, there will be a new challenge mode in NBA 2K24: Mamba Moments.

Those who played NBA 2K23 will recall the Jordan Challenge, which allowed users to play and recreate the most memorable moments of Michael Jordan’s legendary career. It provided a great history lesson in the process.

Mamba Moments will be the same type of mode, but it will feature the greatest career achievements of the late Kobe Bryant, who is on the cover of NBA2K24. So this will be a must-play experience for fans of the “Black Mamba.”

All of the core modes and features are returning, and the play should only be better with the new technology being brought to the table.

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NBA 2K24 Top 12 Rated Players

NBA 2K24 Top 10

NBA 2K24 is set to launch on September 8 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC consoles. So far, 2K has not given us much, revealing very few details since announcing that Kobe Bryant is this year’s cover athlete. That’s starting to change, as the first big info dump is coming August 14. The team at 2K did give us a little something, releasing the ratings for the top players in the league.

Last week, we learned a few of the top rookie ratings. This week we learned who the top players in the entire game are. The list gets started with reigning NBA Champion Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, who is actually rated two points better than any other player in 2K. Here’s the full list of the top 12 players in NBA 2K24:

  • Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić: 98 OVR
  • Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokunpo: 96 OVR
  • Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James: 96 OVR
  • Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid: 96 OVR
  • Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant: 96 OVR
  • Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry: 96 OVR
  • Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic: 95 OVR
  • Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum: 95 OVR
  • Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler: 95 OVR
  • Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard: 94 OVR
  • Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker: 94 OVR
  • Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard: 94 OVR

NBA 2K24 launches on September 8 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. As mentioned, we’ll get our first look at gameplay on August 14, and 2K will follow that up with a deep dive into The W, MyNBA, and Mamba Moments on August 21. Then, we’ll get a look at MyCareer, The City, and MyTeam on August 28 before 2K reveals the contents of Season 1 on September 4.

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NBA 2K24 Schedule Teases Several New Reveals

NBA 2K24 Teasers

2K Sports officially announced NBA 2K24 earlier this month but didn’t reveal much outside of the cover athlete and pre-order bonuses. As of now, the only thing we really know about the game is that it will support crossplay on next-gen consoles and is using the Jordan Moments concept to make a Kobe Bryant-centric mode. Beyond that, we’ve only gotten hints at gameplay improvement with ProPlay and other small teases. Fortunately for NBA 2K24 fans, that’s going to change soon as 2K Sports announced its reveal roadmap for August and September which will take us up to the game’s release on September 8.

The current roadmap for NBA 2K24 reveals kicks off on August 14. That’s when 2K will give the first real look at gameplay, including the new ProPlay technology. We don’t know much about what this is at this point, but 2K did call it “a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into gameplay and delivers animations and movements via on-court NBA action for a generational leap in authenticity on PS5 and Xbox [Series] X/S.” That sounds…pretty great.

The next week, on August 21, we’ll learn more about the game modes. 2K Sports will be talking about The W (the WNBA mode), MyNBA, and Mamba Moments. MyNBA is similar to Franchise mode in other sports, but last year 2K introduced a feature that would let you jump a save back to specific Eras to redo older seasons in the NBA. On August 28, we’ll get a look at MyCareer, The City, and MyTeam, the competitive modes that generally drive sales of the 2K series. We haven’t gotten any real teases about these modes, so it’ll be cool to get a first look.

Last up, we’ll get the reveal of NBA 2K24‘s Season 1 on September 4. With the game launching later that week, it’ll serve as the kick-off for the final week of hype. It’s likely that 2K will do what it always does and start revealing giveaways for copies of the game, Virtual Currency to use in MyCareer and MyTeam, and even a few real-world pieces of NBA memorabilia.

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Kobe Bryant Names NBA 2K24 Cover Athlete

NBA 2K24 Cover Athlete

Last week we speculated that Kobe Bryant might be the NBA 2K24 cover athlete, this week that prediction came to fruition. Kobe Bryant will grace the cover of NBA 2K24.

Revealed in a tweet from NBA 2K, the Kobe Bryant Edition and Black Mamba Edition will be the two more expensive versions of this year’s game, what add-ons come with it have yet to be announced.

2K has yet to reveal the standard edition cover star which will most likely be a current NBA player.

Bryant’s appearance on the cover of NBA 2K24 was at least partially driven by his number 24 jersey, which he wore for most of his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA 2K did something similar last year, putting Michael Jordan and his number 23 on the cover of 2K23.

Not much else has been revealed about NBA 2K24 so far, though the tweet notes that preorders are now open.

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NBA 2K23 Heatwave Pack: New Players Released In MyTeam

NBA 2K23 Heatwave

The new set of Heatwave cards went live on Friday June 2nd for NBA 2K23 MyTeam, and introduced some high end items for players.

Developers 2K Sports also introduced a new pack that has boosted the chance of finding these items, including the Dark Matter variant.

MyTeam has got plenty of special additions in the last month and a half. Some cards can even be called “broken” in their respective positions due to how well they play in the game.

The 2K community has another opportunity to get the new cards and solidify their team as the Championship Finals gain steam between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets.

Complete list of all NBA 2K23 Heatwave promo cards available in MyTeam

2K Sports has introduced a special pack with 20% odds of finding a Heatwave card. While this is the best way of obtaining the new cards, let’s first look at which superstars are part of the promotion:

  • Mikal Bridges – SG/SF
  • Allen Iverson – SG/PG
  • Klay Thompson – SG/SF
  • Jermaine O’Neal – PF/SF
  • Lance Stephenson – SG/PG
  • Ralph Sampson – C
  • Paul Pierce – SF/SG
  • Chris Paul – SG/PG
  • Tyrese Haliburton – PG/SG

There are four Invincible Inserts players can find from the pack as well:

  • Anthony Davis – PF/C
  • Lebron James – SF/SG
  • Stephen Curry – PG/SG
  • Carmelo Anthony – SF/SG

All the cards have an overall of 99.

Ralph Samson could be high on the wish list for players as he’s the only one who can play as a center (Anthony Davis is the only exception, but he’s an Invincible Insert).

The new Lebron James card also appears to be an great item that will be pretty high on peoples wish lists.

 

 

 

 

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NBA 2K23 Season 7 Rewards, Patch Notes and New Content

NBA 2K23 Season 7

NBA 2K23 Season 7 launched May 19, and we have all the details. Read on for the complete NBA 2K23 Season 7 rewards, patch notes and new content.

The new season will feature new MyCAREER apparel rewards and a LEGO 2K Drive bundle, new Galaxy Opal and Invincible cards in MyTEAM, new storylines and rewards for The W Online, new music for 2K Beats as well as an exclusive single debut from Jay Millian, and more.

To celebrate the upcoming release of LEGO 2K Drive tomorrow, Season 7 will bring a special Level 1 LEGO 2K Drive Bundle reward, consisting of two hoodies, three t-shirts, and a basketball. The Season 7 MyCAREER reward ladder will include additional rewards such as as the Level 30 Affiliation Mascot, Level 37 NASA Race Suit, Level 39 Badge Point, and Level 40 NBA Mascot outfit. To make it easier for players to level up through the ladder, The City will be host to numerous special events during the Conference and NBA finals, with players able to earn 2XP for all games played while wearing NBA apparel during these events.

MyTEAM:

Season 7 will begin with the Level 1 Galaxy Opal Josh Giddey card as the first reward. Five other Galaxy Opal players will be available as rewards through the Season 7 ladder, as well as a new 99 overall Dark Matter player. The Level 40 reward will be an Invincible Zion Williamson card. Additional Dark Matter players will be available as mode rewards in the Vault, Triple Threat Online Ball Drops, Clutch Time Wheel, Season Ascension, and the Draft. Each NBA franchise’s All-Time players are being added as a new collection during Season 7, and evolved Playoff cards based on real-life performances will be offered throughout the season.

The W Online:

The following Weekly Goal and Season Rewards are being added to The W Online during Season 7:

  • Weekly Goal:
    • Sue Bird Heroine Jersey
    • Storm Heroine Shorts
    • Slam Kicks Tee
    • Team Resilience Boosts
    • Team Extender Boosts
    • Kyrie 4 Low
  • Season Rewards:
    • Kelsey Mitchell Jersey
    • Sheryl Swoopes Tee
    • WNBA Ball Card
    • Lisa Leslie Coach Card
    • Mystics Logo Card
    • 2K Breakthrough Skin

2K Beats:

Curated by Blxst and EVGLE. the Season 7 soundtrack features the following new tracks:

  • Blxst – Passionate ft. Roddy Ricch
  • Blxst – Keep Calling ft. Larry June
  • Jay Millian – Baby 
  • Babyface Ray, Blxst, Nija – Spend It
  • Roddy Ricch – Stop Breathing
  • Jordan Ward & Joony – IDC
  • Benny The Butcher – Trade It All
  • Westside Webb – Progress ft. Polyester the Saint
  • Action Bronson – Zambezi ft. Roc Marciano
  • MASN – Crush
  • Jay Park – MOMMAE ft. Ugly Duck
  • Nav – Lately
  • Larry June – Private Valet

NBA 2K23 Season 7 Patch Notes:

[NEW GEN] :PS5: :XBS:

GENERAL

  • • New WNBA uniform sponsor patches for the 2023 season have been added
  • • The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:
    • Paolo Banchero (dynamic hair update)
    • Justin Holiday (dynamic hair update)
    • Trendon Watford (dynamic hair update)
    • Delon Wright (dynamic hair update)

MyCAREER/CITY

  • • Continued improvements to performance and stability have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City
  • • Resolved an issue in REC and Pro-Am games that could cause an errant screen wipe to occur during gameplay
  • • Addressed an issue where Blackout Bingo cards could have spots with no objectives

MyTEAM

  • • Fixed a rare hang that could occur when two player cards from the same pack receive walkout reveals

MyNBA/THE W

  • • Continued stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
  • • Fixed a logic issue preventing playoff progression from occurring when using Start Today in MyNBA.

Season 7 Start: Friday, May 19th, at 8AM PT/11AM ET/4PM BST

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Lil Yachty Added As Playable Character In NBA 2K23

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Lil Yachty is joining a line of rappers before him who received the honor of becoming a playable character by getting his very own Lil Yachty MyTEAM card.

NBA 2k and Yachty unveiled the card details on Thursday, which will be available in the game’s MyTEAM mode.

“A dream I couldn’t live out in real life is finally happening.. I’m hoopin .. I told dem I play like @shai … no kiippp lol,” the 25-year-old wrote on Instagram.

J. Cole, Polo G, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne and Jack Harlow became playable characters in the MyTeam Crossover series earlier this year, all given 89 ratings.

“I think it’s sick. I mean, obviously, I’m still flexing, but… I think it’s great if I could share this greatness with the world because it’s too much greatness,” the Georgia native said when asked what getting his own MyTEAM card would mean to him.

Yachty’s character shares his iconic beaded braids as he sports Travis Scott Air Jordan 1s and wears the number 21.

Fans will be able to earn Lil Yachty’s 89 overall player card for a limited time by completing his Spotlight Challenge.

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NBA 2K23 Season 6 Update Released

NBA 2K23 Season 6 Update

With the start of the WNBA season and the NBA Playoffs just around the corner, NBA 2K23 has released some new content.

The NBA 2K23 Season 6 update launched on April 7, 2023, at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST.

MyCAREER offers new rewards you can earn, such as a jetpack, a medieval armor set, a glider, and a GOAT mascot.

MyPLAYER will be expanded in Season 6 with the Core Badge Pattern Package 2, a reward for reaching level 39. Here’s what’s included in the bundle:

  • 2 Finishing, 1 Shooting, 1 Defense
  • 2 Shooting, 1 Finishing, 1 Defense
  • 2 Playmaking, 1 Finishing, 1 Shooting
  • 2 Defense, 1 Shooting, 1 Playmaking

MyTEAM updates will also feature the return of Hero cards in Season 6. Shaquille O’Neal is the level 1 reward in the MyTEAM Season Menu. The card will be Ruby-rated at first, but once you’ve completed its Evolution requirements it will be a Diamond-rated juggernaut. The level 40 reward of the season is a 99 OVR Dark Matter-rated Hakeem Olajuwon.

Level 2 provides you with a Ruby Sue Bird Coach Card, which it sounds like is only the beginning of WNBA Coach Card additions coming in Season 6: Over 25 new Coach Cards from the women’s league will be added.

NBA 2K23 can currently be purchased on Amazon for $24.99.

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NBA 2K23 Roster Update Details

2K has released another NBA 2K23 roster update today, check out all of the changes below.

Atlanta Hawks

  • Dejounte Murray: 84 OVR (-1)
  • John Collins: 80 OVR (-1)

Brooklyn Nets

  • Dorian Finney-Smith: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Cameron Thomas: 77 OVR (-1)

Boston Celtics

  • Jayson Tatum: 94 OVR (-1)
  • Malcolm Brogdon: 82 OVR (-1)

Charlotte Hornets

  • Gordon Hayward: 79 OVR (-1)
  • Nick Richards: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Dennis Smith Jr.: 74 OVR (-1)

Chicago Bulls

  • DeMar DeRozan: 88 OVR (+1)
  • Zach LaVine: 87 OVR (+1)
  • Coby White: 75 OVR (+1)

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Caris LeVert: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Cedi Osman: 75 OVR (+1)

Dallas Mavericks

  • Reggie Bullock: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Jaden Hardy: 76 OVR (+3)
  • Maxi Kleber: 75 OVR (+1)

Denver Nuggets

  • Jamal Murray: 84 OVR (-1)
  • Bruce Brown: 76 OVR (-1)
  • Thomas Bryant: 76 OVR (-1)

Detroit Pistons

  • Jaden Ivey: 80 OVR (-1)
  • James Wiseman: 80 OVR (+3)
  • R.J. Hampton: 74 OVR (-1)
  • Isaiah Livers: 74 OVR (+1)
  • Cory Joseph: 74 OVR (+1)
  • Eugene Omoruyi: 74 OVR (+1)
  • Rodney McGruder: 73 OVR (+2)

Golden State Warriors

  • Jonathan Kuminga: 77 OVR (+1)
  • JaMychal Green: 77 OVR (+1)

Houston Rockets

  • Jabari Smith Jr.: 79 OVR (+3)
  • Usman Garuba: 74 OVR (-1)

Indiana Pacers

  • Aaron Nesmith: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Andrew Nembhard: 76 OVR (+1)
  • Jordan Nwora: 76 OVR (+1)

Los Angeles Clippers

  • Ivica Zubac: 81 OVR (+2)
  • Nicolas Batum: 74 OVR (-1)

Los Angeles Lakers

  • Austin Reaves: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Lonnie Walker IV: 76 OVR (-1)

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Desmond Bane: 84 OVR (-1)
  • Tyus Jones: 80 OVR (+1)
  • Dillon Brooks: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Xavier Tillman: 78 OVR (+1)
  • John Konchar: 72 OVR (-2)

Miami Heat

  • Jimmy Butler: 93 OVR (+1)
  • Kyle Lowry: 76 OVR (-1)

Milwaukee Bucks

  • Brook Lopez: 85 OVR (+1)
  • Jae Crowder: 78 OVR (+2)
  • Grayson Allen: 75 OVR (-1)

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Jaden McDaniels: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 75 OVR (-1)
  • Taurean Prince: 75 OVR (+1)

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Trey Murphy: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Josh Richardson: 76 OVR (-1)

New York Knicks

  • Immanuel Quickley: 82 OVR (+1)
  • Mitchell Robinson: 80 OVR (-2)
  • Josh Hart: 79 OVR (+1)
  • Miles McBride: 73 OVR (+2)

Orlando Magic

  • Markelle Fultz: 82 OVR (+1)
  • Wendell Carter Jr.: 82 OVR (+1)

Philadelphia 76ers

  • De’Anthony Melton: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Shake Milton: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Georges Niang: 73 OVR (-1)

Phoenix Suns

  • Devin Booker: 92 OVR (+1)
  • T.J. Warren: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Cameron Payne: 77 OVR (+1)

Portland Trail Blazers

  • Jusuf Nurkić: 81 OVR (-1)
  • Nassir Little: 75 OVR (-2)
  • Cameron Reddish: 75 OVR (-1)

San Antonio Spurs

  • Devin Vassell: 81 OVR (-1)
  • Zach Collins: 79 OVR (+2)
  • Jeremy Sochan: 78 OVR (+1)
  • Gorgui Dieng: 73 OVR (-1)
  • Sandro Mamukelashvili: 73 OVR (+2)
  • Blake Wesley: 72 OVR (+1)

Sacramento Kings

  • Malik Monk: 80 OVR (+1)
  • Harrison Barnes: 79 OVR (-1)

Toronto Raptors

  • Pascal Siakam: 86 OVR (-1)
  • OG Anunoby: 82 OVR (+1)
  • Jakob Poeltl: 81 OVR (+1)

Utah Jazz

  • Walker Kessler: 83 OVR (+2)
  • Talen Horton-Tucker: 78 OVR (+2)
  • Ochai Agbaji: 77 OVR (+2)
  • Kris Dunn: 75 OVR (+1)
  • Simone Fontecchio: 74 OVR (+1)

Washington Wizards

  • Daniel Gafford: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Delon Wright: 77 OVR (-1)
  • Corey Kispert: 77 OVR (+1)
  • Deni Avdija: 76 OVR (-1)

 

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