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Cavaliers, Warriors, and 14 other NBA teams back 2K’s eLeague

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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You no longer have to be good at actual basketball to join the Cleveland Cavaliers or Golden State Warriors.

Take-Two announced today that 16 NBA teams have signed up to be part of its NBA 2K eLeague, an esports group launching in 2018 for the publisher’s hit basketball video game series. This is the first time one of the four major U.S. pro sports organizations is starting its own professional gaming league.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.