Sportsnet airs virtual NBA 2K League games Tuesdays

TORONTO — In a first for the Canadian broadcast TV market, Sportsnet will begin airing NBA 2K League virtual basketball games, starting tonight at 7 p.m. on Sportsnet One and Sportsnet Now. The esports broadcast series will feature teams competing in five-on-five gameplay using unique characters — not existing NBA players — with the season running throughout the summer, says the news release. All 23 NBA 2K League teams, including the Toronto Raptors affiliate, Raptors Uprising GC, will participate in regular-season gameplay from their local markets. Sportsnet’s live broadcast will feature the most exciting moments, with each matchup played in...