When the 2018/19 NBA season tips off on Tuesday, fans will be able to consume league action in new ways through streaming innovations and new in-stadium technological advances. The landscape of the league changed with LeBron James’ offseason decision to head west for the Los Angeles Lakers, and new frontiers within the realm of sports betting and esports also look to drastically change the league.
Esports
The NBA 2K League will return for its second season next spring with four new NBA esports teams attached to the Lakers, Timberwolves, Nets, and Hawks. The league will now have 21 teams total, and is aiming to have all 30 NBA franchises on board within the next few years.