With Magic Gaming finally taking the court in a loss (56-82) to Raptors Uprising GC, Season 5 of the NBA 2K League officially began for all teams. TGH provides an overview of the NBA 2K League and what to expect this coming season.
NBA 2K League History
Founded in February 2017, the NBA 2K League is an esports league centered around the NBA 2K series; sponsored by the NBA and Take-Two Interactive. The inaugural season of the NBA 2K League tipped off in May of 2018, with Knicks Gaming winning the initial championship. Originally having only 17 NBA teams represented in the league, the NBA 2K League now includes 24 total teams.
NBA 2K League Breakdown
Below is a breakdown of each team in the NBA 2K League:
| Team | NBA Affiliation | League History |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| N/A | 2022 (Inaugural Season) |
 | Boston Celtics | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| N/A | 2020 (Inaugural Season) |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Atlanta Hawks | 2019 (Inaugural Season) |
| Charlotte Hornets | 2020 (Inaugural Season) |
| Miami Heat | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Utah Jazz | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Sacramento Kings | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| New York Knicks | Season 1 Champions (2018) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2019 (Inaugural Season) |
| Orlando Magic | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Dallas Mavericks | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Brooklyn Nets | 2019 (Inaugural Season) |
| Indiana Pacers | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Detroit Pistons | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Toronto Raptors | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Season 2 Champions (2019) |
| Golden State Warriors | 2018 (Inaugural Season) |
| Washington Wizards | Season 4 Champions(2021) Season 3 Champions (2020) |
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NBA 2K League Overview
With a league of now 24 teams, the expansion of the NBA 2K league has brought in a wide range of talented players. To qualify for the league, prospective players competed in a Pro-AM tournament and combine over the course of a month. The top talent was then invited to the NBA 2K League draft; held virtually this season and livestreamed on the NBA 2K Twitch/YouTube channels. Over the course of the next 6 months 52 players will have the opportunity to represent NBA teams as the top talent within the NBA 2K community.
The TIPOFF
Group play for Season 5 of the NBA 2K League begins with THE TIPOFF, where each team will compete in tournament play over the next 3 weeks. Fans can watch gameplay on Youtube Gaming and Twitch, with action taking place on Tuesday-Friday evenings nightly.
As THE TIPOFF continues over the next week, TGH will continue to provide coverage of the top action and in-depth profiles of teams during the season. Stay on the lookout for continued coverage of the NBA 2K League over the course of the season.
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