The NBA’s esports league is adding four teams to the 2019 season, including one owned by the Los Angeles Lakers, the top-tier NBA franchise that recently signed LeBron James.
The 2019 NBA 2K League will also include teams from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Brooklyn Nets, and Atlanta Hawks. The addition brings the total count of NBA franchises involved in the esports league to 21 out of the basketball league’s 30 total.
The NBA 2K’s inaugural season launched in May with 17 teams, including several from top markets, such as Golden State’s Warriors Gaming Squad, New York’s Knicks Gaming, Philadelphia’s 76ers GC, Cleveland’ Cavs Legion GC and Boston’ Celtics Crossover Gaming.