Neowin News Feed for: Nba

Apple Arcade to get a special edition NBA 2K26 and three other games next month

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:24:01 +0000

Apple is bringing four new games to Apple Arcade next month, including the Arcade Edition of NBA 2K26. Read more...

Pulling an EA: NBA 2K21 now has unskippable ads during loading screens

Usama Jawad — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:06:01 +0000

It appears that publisher 2K Sports has pulled an EA and added unskippable advertisements to its full-priced NBA 2K21 title, just a month after EA received backlash for doing something similar. Read more...

Microsoft Teams will take NBA fans courtside to experience basketball games

Abhishek Baxi — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:36:38 +0000

The new virtual experience will give participating fans the feeling of sitting next to one another at a live game and players will be able to experience their energy and support in real-time. Read more...

NBA 2K21 pricing suggests next-generation games could cost $70 as standard

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:30:02 +0000

2K has revealed the pricing for its upcoming NBA 2K21 game, including the Mamba Forever Edition and next-generation versions. The reveal suggests games could cost $10 more on the new consoles. Read more...

Oura rings suggested for the resumption of NBA to catch COVID-19 symptoms

Ather Fawaz — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:14:01 +0000

As sporting events worldwide aim to be back in action soon, an internal memo suggests the use of Oura rings by NBA athletes and team staff to track and identify COVID-19 symptoms for safety. Read more...

2K Games reveals first official screenshots of NBA 2K18

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 10:26:01 +0000

2K Games has just revealed new screenshots of the upcoming entry in the annual NBA 2K series, and it shows some of the stars in breathtaking detail compared to previous installments. Read more...

NBA Playgrounds is a return to arcade-style basketball action

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:42:01 +0000

If you're a fan of NBA Jam or NBA Hangtime, chances are, you'll probably want to check out NBA Playgrounds. The title is an upcoming arcade-style basketball game arriving on consoles and PC. Read more...

NBA brings original content to Google's Daydream VR platform with 'House of Legends' series

Timi Cantisano — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 07:08:01 +0000

If you have access to Google Daydream and enjoy the NBA, you'll want to download the NBA VR app. The app will offer exclusive episodic content in the form of interviews with NBA legends. Read more...

Sports begin using virtual reality for training, learning, entertainment

Christopher White — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 02:44:01 +0000

Mainstream virtual reality is just on the horizon, but until then, it's beginning to be used as a tool in sports to help athletes train as well as learn from their mistakes during matches. Read more...

Steve Ballmer agrees to buy NBA's LA Clippers for $2 billion [Update]

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 30 May 2014 01:53:34 +0000

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will reportedly buy the NBA's L.A. Clippers franchise for $2 billion, pending league approval and similar legal issues. Read more...

Steve Ballmer offers $1.8 billion for the L.A. Clippers, probably gives him Clippy nostalgia [Update]

John Callaham — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:06:45 +0000

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has reported offered $1.8 billion to purchase the L.A. Clippers pro basketball team, which if accepted would be the second largest price for a U.S. sports team. Read more...

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may be trying to buy L.A. Clippers

John Callaham — Mon, 26 May 2014 12:38:55 +0000

A new report claims former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has had a meeting with the owners of the Los Angeles Clippers NBA basketball team in an effort to acquire the franchise. Read more...

Relocation deal for NBA team involving Microsoft CEO effectively crushed

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

A deal involving Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to bring the Sacramento Kings to Seattle was effectively killed by NBA owners in a vote Wednesday that wouldn't allow the team to relocate. Read more...

Xbox 360 sports-themed apps unlocked this weekend for all users

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:25:18 +0000

Microsoft has unlocked several of its sports-themed media streaming apps for all Xbox 360 users to access, including the ESPN app, from now until Sunday, April 28th. Read more...

Microsoft responds to politician's threats about Ballmer involvement in NBA team move

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:02:27 +0000

Microsoft has responded to a California state senator's letter that made thinly veiled threats against the company by saying it isn't involved in the potential move of the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. Read more...

Politician makes thinly veiled threat at Microsoft for Ballmer involvement in NBA relocation

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:26:39 +0000

A California state senator has written a letter chastising Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for his involvement in the Sacramento Kings relocation to Seattle, saying Ballmer shouldn't be part of the move. Read more...

Steve Ballmer may help bring Sacramento Kings NBA team to Seattle

John Callaham — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:31:29 +0000

A new report claims that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may be part of a group of investors that will pay $500 million to bring the Sacramento Kings NBA team to Seattle. Read more...