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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:

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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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Lil Durk Joins J. Cole, Lil Wayne & Jack Harlow As Playable Character In NBA 2K23

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Lil Durk has been tapped as the latest rapper to be added to NBA 2K23 as a playable character.

Smurk’s addition to the video game series’ MyTEAM mode went live on Thursday March 9th, with 2K Sports also releasing a behind-the-scenes look at the process of how the OTF rapper earned his impressive 89 overall rating.

Fans will have to complete Lil Durk’s spotlight challenge to unlock his MyTEAM player card, which is only available for a limited time.

Footage of Durk in NBA 2K23 finds him rocking a No. 3 jersey and a pair of Air Jordan 3 “Black Cement” kicks, with his jumper mimicking his real-life shooting motion.

2K Sports’ Digital Marketing Director “Ronnie 2K” Singh solicited fans’ opinions on who should be the next rapper to make their 2K debut, and they flooded the comments section with the likes of NBA YoungBoy, Playboi Carti, Lil Baby and more.

Lil Durk follows in the footsteps of Jack Harlow, J. Cole and most recently Lil Wayne, all of whom were also given 89 ratings. Cole was also unveiled as the cover star for the DREAMER Edition of NBA 2K23 last year.

As far as his real-life hoop skills go, Lil Durk is confident he could beat J. Cole or Drake on the hardwood.

“[Drake’s] my dog, but he ain’t gon’ play us, though,” he told TMZ last summer after seeing Drake win back-to-back titles in his SBL league. “[LeBron] knows I’m the best ever. Tell your fucking children.”

“I know I can, I just told you that I’m the best ever,” he confidently added. “[That’s] my boy, but I’d dunk that shit on [J. Cole].”

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NBA 2K23 1.10 Patch Notes

NBA 2K23 1.10 Patch Notes

There’s a new update for NBA 2K23, and we have the complete list of changes and fixes added with the patch. The latest update is pretty extensive and increases the gameplay experience thanks to bug fixes, improvements, and adjustments.

Here are the 1.10 Patch notes.

GENERAL

  • Addressed an issue that could cause an outdated hairstyle to appear when editing a player in the Create Roster menu
  • The shoulder stripe honoring play-by-play announcer Bill Schonely has been added to the Portland Trail Blazers uniforms
  • The Bill Russell “6” logo has been added to the City court floors for the Washington Wizards and Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Corrected some visual issues with the City court floors for the Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors, and classic court floors for the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and Golden State Warriors

The following players have had general likeness updates or adjustments made:

  • Paolo Banchero
  • Brandon Ingram (dynamic hair update)
  • Kai Jones (dynamic hair update)
  • The following historic players have received new or updated sculpts:
    • Craig Ehlo (dynamic hair update)
    • Howard Eisley
    • Caldwell Jones
    • Harold Minor
    • Kenny Satterfield

GAMEPLAY

  • Adjusted the shooting model to reduce the frequency of made low percentage shots and missed high percentage shots
  • Fixed an issue with transition take foul logic that caused intentional fouls to not be called when attempted during passing animations
  • When player-locked to a player inbounding the ball, you will now be able to properly call a timeout.

MyCAREER/CITY

  • Continued improvements to performance and stability have been made to enhance the overall experience in the City.
  • Resolved an issue that could cause incorrect VC amounts to be awarded in Rec and Pro-Am games
  • The Phone and 2KTV menus can now be accessed while on Got Next spots
  • Fixed a rare issue that could prevent a playoff game from being started due to an active quest requirement
  • Squads will no longer be blocked by incoming invites when attempting to enter the elevators in the Event Center

MyTEAM

  • Preparations for the $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament elimination rounds on March 4th & 5th, as well as the Finals on March 18th
  • The color for Diamond cards and assets has been updated to make it more visually distinct from Galaxy Opal cards.
  • Additional minor updates to menus and modes throughout MyTEAM

MyNBA/THE W

  • Continued stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W.
  • Addressed an issue that could cause certain attributes for players in downloaded draft classes to become randomized
  • Team logo and color options for tattoos in The W will now be correctly applied.

NBA 2K23 is currently available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Lil Wayne Now A Playable Character In NBA 2K23

Lil Wayne in NBA 2K23Lil Wayne has been revealed as a new playable character in NBA 2K23. 2K Games announced that Weezy would be usable starting Friday February 17th. He will be available as a Crossover Card in MyTEAM mode for a limited time.

Players can unlock the exclusive card by finishing the Lil Wayne Spotlight Challenge. The New Orleans rapper will have an 89 overall rating and he will measure in at 5’5″.

Additionally, 2K Games announced it is planning more updates to the basketball simulator, with various apparel and extra content arriving toward the end of February 2023. These exclusive items will include customizable clothing from Daily Paper, Just Don, Pro Standard and New Era.

The fifth patch for NBA 2K23 was released on Wednesday February 15th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X players as 2K Games prepares for the highly anticipated Season 5.

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The NBA 2K League is taking its 2023 season to Washington D.C.

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The league announced Thursday it will play this season at the District E, an event theater that will soon open next to Capital One Arena.

The NBA’s esports gaming league moved last season to Indianapolis after playing the 2020 and 2021 seasons almost entirely remotely. For its sixth season, it shifts to the 14,000-square-foot venue that will host live events, along with pregame and post-game activities for fans.

The NBA 2K League will award $2.5 million in cash prizes across THE BANNER CHAIN SERIES Powered by AT&T and Coinbase.

Things start up March 8th and the season will be divided into two halves. The 3-v-3 portion ends with the finals on May 13 and the 5-v-5 portion begins May 23. Those finals are Aug. 5. For more information on the new combined SLAM OPEN and SWITCH OPEN qualifying event, which tipped off Jan. 28 and goes through Feb. 11, click here. For more information on the 2023 competition schedule, click here.

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NBA 2K23 MyTEAM: Eclipse Pack Released

NBA 2K23 MyTEAM: Eclipse Pack Released

With Season 4 underway, NBA 2K23 has been active with new content releases, particularly in MyTEAM. For the third time in 2023, NBA 2K23 has released a new MyTEAM pack.

Like many of the other MyTEAM packs, the Eclipse collection comes with a total of ten new cards, all of which come with a 91 overall rating or better. As part of the promotion, fans will also have the opportunity to secure a free Eclipse Pack should they complete the three-part challenge that comes with it.

Let’s take a look at all the new players that have arrived with the NBA 2K23 MyTEAM Eclipse Pack.

NBA 2K23 MyTEAM: Eclipse Pack Players

Galaxy Opals (97 Overall)

  1. Kawhi Leonard (SF/PF)
  2. Ja Morant (PG/SG)
  3. Yao Ming (C)

Pink Diamonds (96 Overall)

  1. Lamar Odom (PF/SF)
  2. Jalen Green (SG/SF)

Diamonds (94 Overall)

  1. Tyrese Maxey (SG/PG)
  2. Roy Hibbert (C)

Amethysts (91 Overall)

  1. Wesley Person (SG/SF)
  2. Devin Vassell (SG/SF)
  3. Gary Payton II (SG/PG)

NBA 2K23’s Eclipse Pack comes with a three-part challenge that gives fans a great opportunity to earn some rewards. Should you complete all three tiers of the challenge, you will receive the ultimate reward, which is a free Eclipse Pack.

Here’s the three parts of the challenge you have to complete to earn a free Eclipse Pack in MyTEAM:

Eclipse Pack Three-Part Challenge

Eclipse Challenge – Part 1

  1. Play Triple Threat game to 21 points against Amethyst Eclipse theme team on semi-pro.
  2. Win the game.

Eclipse Challenge – Part 2

  1. Play Triple Threat game to 21 points against Diamond Eclipse theme team on pro.
  2. Win the game and record 6 layups as a team.

Eclipse Challenge – Part 3

  1. Play a four-quarter game (5 minutes each) against Eclipse theme team on all-star
  2. Record 3 blocks as a team

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