Sports video games took a turn for the better in the new millennium, becoming an essential part of the culture in football, ...

Welcome to For The Win's NBA Player Rankings for the 2025-2026 season. NBA basketball is a game defined first and foremost by its biggest stars. You can play together. You can play with synergy. You ...

Between the aprons decimating rosters, the ever-present threat of injuries and the impossibly high bar each postseason sets for who is and is not playable on the biggest stage, we have officially ...

Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal of "Inside the NBA" will make their ESPN debut on Oct. 22. Steven Freeman / NBAE via Getty Images The NBA broadcasting landscape is set ...

Editor's note: This is a part of an occasional USA TODAY Sports series on the best moments, teams, players and figures in sports over the last 25 years. There's a long legacy of Hall of Famers ...

Rankings – and the debates those create – fuel the NBA, more so than any of the major domestic sports leagues. Player rankings in particular span generations and eras, showcasing the league's elite ...

Numerous ways have Visual Concepts’ NBA 2K series profoundly impacted the careers of the players it honors. Certain years are like when a rookie Phenom comes into the world, full of potential.

A new update changes how contests work, giving smaller defenders an edge while trimming tall shooters’ dominance. When a 7’4 big is going crazy and draining shots over everyone like they’re playing on ...

Diego is a writer and editor with over six years of experience covering games. He's mainly focused on guides, but he's done reviews, features, news, and everything in between. A fan of all genres, you ...

NBA Bounce is a family-friendly basketball game designed for little ballers and big fun, featuring easy-to-learn controls, vibrant visuals, and over-the-top game modes. A new game is about to commence ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. NBA 2K26 is officially out for all players, and whether you're a first-time player or a grizzled veteran of the franchise, free rewards are something ...

In one of my earlier attempts at playing NBA 2K26, I noticed how red Luka Dončić’s face was. The sweat was visible, as if he were playing an actual basketball game. Very realistic, very detailed. The ...