5 Great Apps and Games for the NBA Season
The NBA season is here with the promise of some great basketball. And to help you keep track of all the action and much more, here are five great games and apps.
NBA
As you might expect, one of the best ways to follow all of the action is the official NBA app.
One of the top features is the For You experience that will offer content recommendations based on fan preferences. On the For You page, you can also view a social network like vertical video experience that show real-time highlights of all NBA games in progress.
Other features include exclusive programming, content directly from teams, and more.
The app is a free download for the iPhone, all iPad models, Apple TV, and even Apple Watch.
Both of the league’s subscription video offering, NBA League Pass and NBA TV, are also now integrated into the app.
NBA League Pass is $14.99 per month or $99.99 for the full season. A premium offering is $19.99 per month. Either options unlocks NBA TV as part of the bundle.
NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition
Even when it’s not game time, you can enjoy some hoops with NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition. Jump into an immersive and realistic NBA experience with commentary and play-by-play action from well-known analysts like David Aldridge and Kevin Harlan.
There are a wide variety of modes to explore including MyCAREER that will see you go from a young rookie to an NBA legend. There is also online multiplayer mode with cross platform play on all of your Apple devices.
You’ll need an Apple Arcade subscription to play. That’s $4.99 per month. You can try the service out with a one-month trial that also offers access to more than 200 other games.
Fanatics NBA Shop
Download the Fanatics NBA Shop app to start shopping for ways to represent your favorite teams.
The site offers a wide variety of licensed NBA merchandise from popular brands like Nike and New Era.
It’s made for the iPhone and all iPad models and is a free download.
ESPN
Another way to keep track of all the action from around the league is the ESPN app.
In the app, you can find comprehensive NBA coverage with news and much more from around the league. You can also see information, stats, and highlights from games. You can also stream ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, SECN if you have access.
It’s a free download and available for the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.
NBA Jam
Old-school fans of the league certainly know NBA Jam. What started as an arcade game has morphed into a slamming classic.
And you can now tap some of that fun on your iPhone. The game features all 30 teams and your favorite NBA stars. You can unlock classic players like Scottie Pippen, Dr. J., and more and find some secret players just on the iOS version. There are three different gameplay options including a local multiplayer version to battle with friends and family in the same room.
The game is $4.99 and also features in-app purchases.