NBA players will participate in an official NBA 2K tournament

In light of the suspension of the NBA season due to the coronavirus, the league has collaborated with the NBPA (the players association) and the 2K production for the first "Tournament of NBA 2K players", with the aim of entertaining the fan. The tournament will see 16 different NBA players compete head-to-head in a knockout game at NBA 2K20 on Xbox One and the final winner will choose who to donate the $100,000 to be donated by the three organizing companies to charity.

"We are excited to partner with NBA and NBPA to bring basketball back to fans around the world and to help those in need in these uncertain times," said Jason Argent, senior vice president of 2K, Sports Strategy and Licensing. "Entertainment, especially sport, has the ability to bring communities together - including athletes, fans and families - and we hope everyone can enjoy the tournament."

The tournament will begin on April 3 at 19:00 ET and will be broadcast on both ESPN and ESPN2.

Tournament Program:

Round 1 - Friday 3rd April

1:00 - 1:30 NBA 2K Players Tournament Preview Show

1:30 am - 2:30 am Derrick Jones Jr. (16) vs. Kevin Durant (1)

Quarterfinals - Tuesday 7 April: 1:00 - 5:00

Semifinals & Final - Saturday 11 April: the timetable will be announced shortly.

The NBA players who will take part in the tournament (and their 2K ratings) are:

Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets (96)

Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks (90)

Hassan Whiteside, Portland Trail Blazers (87)

Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz (87)

Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns (86)

Andre Drummond, Cleveland Cavaliers (85)

Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls (85)

Montrezl Harrell, LA Clippers (85)

Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers (85)

Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns (85)

DeMarcus Cousins, free agent (81)

Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets (81)

Rui Hachimura, Washington Wizards (79)

Patrick Beverley, LA Clippers (78)

Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings (78)

Derrick Jones Jr., Miami Heat (78)