WNBA confirmed for NBA 2K20.. looks like it.

[Schnoodle321]

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Don’t see any issue with adding more content as long as graphics and in particular lighting don’t take an even bigger hit adding such a large extra portion to the game and taking up what little memory etc is left on this game.

[Real2KInsider]

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Wtf is the point in adding this?? Why cant 2K just focus on the more important issues like game balance?? I would just be happy if they just bring other modes back like All-star team-up. Honestly who wants to do layups and shoot airball 3s all game?? The game is boring enough playing it that way.

Newsflash: The developers who work on game balance don't work on this.

[Real2KInsider]

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Do we know for sure that Euroleague teams were removed just to make room for classic/all-time teams or is this just an assumption from fans?

That obviously isn't why they were removed. Team data barely takes up any disc space.

AFAIK 2K wasn't happy with the people contracted to provide the Euro teams/ratings and there wasn't enough fan demand to make it worth extending the license.

Yeah they can miss me with this entirely. Nobody cares about women’s basketball enough for 2k to make this a priority...plus you know how mad I’m going to be if they end up having to sacrifice some of the classic/all-time teams for WNBA implementation? They had to get rid of the Euroleague just to make room for all-time teams

That isn't going to happen, for obvious reasons. Classic teams (very few of which have ever been removed) only disappear when there are player licensing issues.

The 1985 Sixers were removed because Moses Malone's rights had to be re-acquired after his passing, and Charles Barkley refuses to give his rights - essentially removing the point of the team existing in game. They can be re-added now that Moses' rights are back.
The 2002 Kings were also removed for a year or two due to 2K not having Chris Webber's rights.
The 1972 Lakers were removed because they're a clone of the 1971 team and existed solely to re-enact the Willis Reed Finals in NBA 2K10 or whenever it was.

If 2K does remove any more teams it has absolutely nothing to do with the WNBA.

[Real2KInsider]

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Ultimately, I'd have wanted the G-League before WNBA for ML immersion, but this is still a neat addition. Don't know how much I'll utilize it, but still pretty cool.

The G-League is coming. 2K and the NBA may be waiting for all 30 teams to have a G-League team (currently 28, Nuggets/Blazers the holdouts) before implementing.

This factors into contracts and licensing agreements that 2K and the NBA have with each other. The suits on both sides need to give the thumbs up before the devs can do anything.

[danj13]

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Is there anyway this could be like an expansion for 2k19 for the summer. It would be really weird if 2k did it like that, but the WNBA season does run in the summer. I don't think this would be the case, but who knows.

[biggity13]

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Who’s to say that’s the GLeague isn’t in next years game? Everyone’s complaining that the WNBA is in, but we only know that they ‘might’ be in because of a leak. Maybe the GLeague hasn’t leaked yet.

[tril]

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I think its a win/win for 2k and the WNBA.
There are alot us who have daughters that play NBA2k.

my daughter for instance, always asks why arent there girl players in NBA2k.

Having the WNBA in the game will eventually increase interest with the WNBA, especially girls who like basketball but has no knowledge of players or vested interest in any team.

[scottyp180]

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Who’s to say that’s the GLeague isn’t in next years game? Everyone’s complaining that the WNBA is in, but we only know that they ‘might’ be in because of a leak. Maybe the GLeague hasn’t leaked yet.

Great point. Some commentors here make correlations that just don't exist. They think that because 2K does one thing it means they took focus away from another area of the game or it prevented them doing something else. They do a good job each year of making sure almost every aspect of the game gets love. No reason to think this year will be different just because they might be including the WNBA.

[mb625]

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The G-League is coming. 2K and the NBA may be waiting for all 30 teams to have a G-League team (currently 28, Nuggets/Blazers the holdouts) before implementing.

This factors into contracts and licensing agreements that 2K and the NBA have with each other. The suits on both sides need to give the thumbs up before the devs can do anything.

Good info. Thanks!!

Who’s to say that’s the GLeague isn’t in next years game? Everyone’s complaining that the WNBA is in, but we only know that they ‘might’ be in because of a leak. Maybe the GLeague hasn’t leaked yet.

No complaints from me. I'm interested to run the WNBA a bit. Would love for G-League to come about in 20 as well

[KG5FromTheBean]

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Lol, I see a female handle once in a while playing park and pro-am. I'm sure theyll be happy with this news.

I will also laugh if they are realistic with the WNBA player models and cannot dunk.

[Junior Moe]

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Lol, I see a female handle once in a while playing park and pro-am. I'm sure theyll be happy with this news.

I will also laugh if they are realistic with the WNBA player models and cannot dunk.

I think they will be realistic with the WNBA players dunk abilities in the default sim modes. In the park and other stuff, I wouldn't see the women dunking as any less realistic as these dudes pulling up from near halfcourt and splashing.

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[Keith01]

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The game invests resources into Ruby J.R. Smith cards but the moment we talk about adding women's teams we're gonna lose our minds now?


The WNBA doesn't have the resources to have a standalone game, so what's the big deal with it being packaged into the NBA product?

It makes a ton of sense for the NBA. It's free exposure and you better believe 2K will recoup it's value in women's MyTeam packs. Not to mention the serious demand for a female MyCareer mode.

Was the NBA getting anything out of having the Euroleague being part of the game years back? Note that there weren't the complaints then that you're gonna hear now about a domestic product owned by the NBA being included in the game.

You kinda made your own point though... they put in Euroleague, it didn't take off, and now it's removed. 2K is a business and not sure if there's enough demand for the WNBA since the sport itself isn't very well supported. So if you look at it that way, it kinda is a waste of resources. Never know though, they should test it one year. Or have an all-time superstar team. A full league with rosters, etc? That's a bit much.

It's a gimmick feature anyway. Unless people are itching to run with players who 95% or whatever can't dunk, and pale in comparison to the male league. But looks like 2K is gonna hop on this "women's power" train that seems to be the latest trend today. I guess every "group" will get their day in the sun and it'll be trendy to push their agenda throughout every corner of society. Then the next set of "we're not equal!" group will come along lol.

[Keith01]

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Instead of this, can 2K spend some mula to get REGGIE MILLER & CHARLES BARKLEY in the dang game!!

[Keith01]

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Wtf is the point in adding this?? Why cant 2K just focus on the more important issues like game balance?? I would just be happy if they just bring other modes back like All-star team-up. Honestly who wants to do layups and shoot airball 3s all game?? The game is boring enough playing it that way.

The 60 ovr brown shirts will now have some equal competition lmao

[Pokes404]

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You kinda made your own point though... they put in Euroleague, it didn't take off, and not it's removed. 2K is a business and not sure if there's enough demand for the WNBA since the sport itself isn't very well supported. So if you look at it that way, it kinda is a waste of resources. Never know though, they should test it one year. Or have an all-time superstar team. A full league with rosters, etc? That's a bit much.

It's a gimmick feature anyway. Unless people are itching to run with players who 95% or whatever can't dunk, and pale in comparison to the male league. But looks like 2K is gonna hop on this "women's power" train that seems to be the latest trend today. I guess every "group" will get their day in the sun and it'll be trendy to push their agenda throughout every corner of society. Then the next set of "we're not equal!" group will come along lol.

Instead of this, can 2K spend some mula to get REGGIE MILLER & CHARLES BARKLEY in the dang game!!

The 60 ovr brown shirts will now have some equal competition lmao

Well then ... CLEARLY you aren't the target audience for this, so you might as well just ignore it. In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with 50% of the human population having some kind of representation in the game. I seriously doubt it's going to take up many resources or affect anything else in the game. It's a nice addition for those who will use it and doesn't really affect those who won't. Win-win.