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Since 1996, the NLSC has been your source for basketball video games! We cover NBA Live, NBA 2K, NBA Jam, and many more hoops titles. 🏀🎮💻
A new update for Hakeem Olajuwon by Nba2kfadeaway can be found in today's NBA 2K16 Mod Releases.
NBA 2K16 Mod Releases: Hakeem Olajuwon Face - NLSC
Download Nba2kfadeaway's latest Legends face, an update for Hakeem Olajuwon, in today's NBA 2K16 Mod Releases.
www.nba-live.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:03 AM
A new update for Hakeem Olajuwon by Nba2kfadeaway can be found in today's NBA 2K16 Mod Releases.
Tyrus Thomas with the honey dip from the free throw line in NBA Live 07.
Do Not Try This At Home!
(By which we mean play NBA Live 07 for Xbox 360).
Do Not Try This At Home!
(By which we mean play NBA Live 07 for Xbox 360).
February 15, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Tyrus Thomas with the honey dip from the free throw line in NBA Live 07.
Do Not Try This At Home!
(By which we mean play NBA Live 07 for Xbox 360).
Do Not Try This At Home!
(By which we mean play NBA Live 07 for Xbox 360).
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Vinsanity in NBA Live 2005
Vince Carter pulls off a 360 between-the-legs in NBA Live 2005's Dunk Contest. The All-Star Weekend is just one of the reasons that NBA Live 2005 is a classic.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Vince Carter pulls off a 360 between-the-legs in NBA Live 2005's Dunk Contest. The All-Star Weekend is just one of the reasons that NBA Live 2005 is a classic.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
February 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Vinsanity in NBA Live 2005
Vince Carter pulls off a 360 between-the-legs in NBA Live 2005's Dunk Contest. The All-Star Weekend is just one of the reasons that NBA Live 2005 is a classic.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
Vince Carter pulls off a 360 between-the-legs in NBA Live 2005's Dunk Contest. The All-Star Weekend is just one of the reasons that NBA Live 2005 is a classic.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
31 years ago today, the Houston Rockets acquired Clyde Drexler from the Portland Trail Blazers.
Notably, The Glide came off the bench in his first game with the Rockets. This temporary arrangement was captured in the default rosters of NBA Live 95 PC.
Notably, The Glide came off the bench in his first game with the Rockets. This temporary arrangement was captured in the default rosters of NBA Live 95 PC.
February 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
31 years ago today, the Houston Rockets acquired Clyde Drexler from the Portland Trail Blazers.
Notably, The Glide came off the bench in his first game with the Rockets. This temporary arrangement was captured in the default rosters of NBA Live 95 PC.
Notably, The Glide came off the bench in his first game with the Rockets. This temporary arrangement was captured in the default rosters of NBA Live 95 PC.
The next episode of the NLSC Podcast will be released on Michael Jordan's 63rd birthday.
So we want to know:
🏀 Favourite MJ-related real-life basketball memory?
🎮 Favourite MJ-related basketball video game memory?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their memories and yours on the show!
So we want to know:
🏀 Favourite MJ-related real-life basketball memory?
🎮 Favourite MJ-related basketball video game memory?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their memories and yours on the show!
February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The next episode of the NLSC Podcast will be released on Michael Jordan's 63rd birthday.
So we want to know:
🏀 Favourite MJ-related real-life basketball memory?
🎮 Favourite MJ-related basketball video game memory?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their memories and yours on the show!
So we want to know:
🏀 Favourite MJ-related real-life basketball memory?
🎮 Favourite MJ-related basketball video game memory?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their memories and yours on the show!
Oklahoma City Hornets Valentine's Day Jersey in NBA 07.
As a once-off on Valentine's Day 2007, the then-New Orleans Hornets wore a red Oklahoma City jersey against the Sacramento Kings at the Ford Center (now Paycom Center) in OKC. It only appears in a few video games.
As a once-off on Valentine's Day 2007, the then-New Orleans Hornets wore a red Oklahoma City jersey against the Sacramento Kings at the Ford Center (now Paycom Center) in OKC. It only appears in a few video games.
February 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Oklahoma City Hornets Valentine's Day Jersey in NBA 07.
As a once-off on Valentine's Day 2007, the then-New Orleans Hornets wore a red Oklahoma City jersey against the Sacramento Kings at the Ford Center (now Paycom Center) in OKC. It only appears in a few video games.
As a once-off on Valentine's Day 2007, the then-New Orleans Hornets wore a red Oklahoma City jersey against the Sacramento Kings at the Ford Center (now Paycom Center) in OKC. It only appears in a few video games.
It's time for the February 14th 2026 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! Appropriately for Valentine's Day, this week's countdown is another love letter to basketball, with a variety of great plays at both ends.
NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week: February 14th, 2026 - NLSC
Dee has picked the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week for February 14th, 2026. Check out the latest highlights from the community!
www.nba-live.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:19 PM
It's time for the February 14th 2026 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! Appropriately for Valentine's Day, this week's countdown is another love letter to basketball, with a variety of great plays at both ends.
A new NLSC Top 10 Plays drops soon. Before it does, catch up on last week's countdown!
Keep sending your best basketball gaming highlights to Derek (Dee4threeG on X, Dee4Three in our Forum)! All hoops titles welcome, current and classic.
Keep sending your best basketball gaming highlights to Derek (Dee4threeG on X, Dee4Three in our Forum)! All hoops titles welcome, current and classic.
NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week - February 7th, 2026 - Highlights from NBA 2K26, NBA Live 19 & More
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February 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
A new NLSC Top 10 Plays drops soon. Before it does, catch up on last week's countdown!
Keep sending your best basketball gaming highlights to Derek (Dee4threeG on X, Dee4Three in our Forum)! All hoops titles welcome, current and classic.
Keep sending your best basketball gaming highlights to Derek (Dee4threeG on X, Dee4Three in our Forum)! All hoops titles welcome, current and classic.
Hats off to Chris Paul for a fantastic career!
February 14, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Hats off to Chris Paul for a fantastic career!
Another Friday the 13th has crossed our path, so this week's Friday Five is all about basketball gaming superstitions!
The Friday Five: 5 Basketball Gaming Superstitions - NLSC
In this week's Friday Five, Andrew marks another Friday the 13th with a list of five basketball gaming superstitions.
www.nba-live.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Another Friday the 13th has crossed our path, so this week's Friday Five is all about basketball gaming superstitions!
"Were the Courtside Comedy cutscenes exactly what I wanted to see? No, they weren't. Do they prevent me from enjoying NBA Live 2003 now? As it turns out, no, they don't!"
ICYMI, Coming Around To Courtside Comedy Cutscenes: www.nba-live.com/ww-coming-ar...
ICYMI, Coming Around To Courtside Comedy Cutscenes: www.nba-live.com/ww-coming-ar...
February 13, 2026 at 2:39 AM
"Were the Courtside Comedy cutscenes exactly what I wanted to see? No, they weren't. Do they prevent me from enjoying NBA Live 2003 now? As it turns out, no, they don't!"
ICYMI, Coming Around To Courtside Comedy Cutscenes: www.nba-live.com/ww-coming-ar...
ICYMI, Coming Around To Courtside Comedy Cutscenes: www.nba-live.com/ww-coming-ar...
"Despite their outdated elements they remain accessible to an enthusiastic group of gamers thanks to a combination of quality design and modding tools that are powerful and readily available."
ICYMI, Basketball Gaming's Tecmo Super Bowl: www.nba-live.com/mto-basketba...
ICYMI, Basketball Gaming's Tecmo Super Bowl: www.nba-live.com/mto-basketba...
February 13, 2026 at 1:16 AM
"Despite their outdated elements they remain accessible to an enthusiastic group of gamers thanks to a combination of quality design and modding tools that are powerful and readily available."
ICYMI, Basketball Gaming's Tecmo Super Bowl: www.nba-live.com/mto-basketba...
ICYMI, Basketball Gaming's Tecmo Super Bowl: www.nba-live.com/mto-basketba...
Bill Russell in NBA Live 19 Ultimate Team.
The legendary 11-time NBA Champion would've been 92 today. 🍀
The legendary 11-time NBA Champion would've been 92 today. 🍀
February 13, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Bill Russell in NBA Live 19 Ultimate Team.
The legendary 11-time NBA Champion would've been 92 today. 🍀
The legendary 11-time NBA Champion would've been 92 today. 🍀
A face update for Shaquille O'Neal by nba2kfadeaway can be found in today's NBA 2K16 Mod Releases.
NBA 2K16 Mod Releases: Shaquille O'Neal Face - NLSC
Download a new face for Shaquille O'Neal, converted from open sources by nba2kfadeaway, in today's NBA 2K16 Mod Releases.
www.nba-live.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM
A face update for Shaquille O'Neal by nba2kfadeaway can be found in today's NBA 2K16 Mod Releases.
A rookie Anthony Davis wearing a Washington Wizards throwback in NBA 2K13.
Davis is set to be the first Wizards player to don #23 since Michael Jordan in 2003.
Davis is set to be the first Wizards player to don #23 since Michael Jordan in 2003.
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A rookie Anthony Davis wearing a Washington Wizards throwback in NBA 2K13.
Davis is set to be the first Wizards player to don #23 since Michael Jordan in 2003.
Davis is set to be the first Wizards player to don #23 since Michael Jordan in 2003.
"Perhaps Harper was simply an oversight. It's harder to explain Pooh Richardson though, since he replaces 1995 All-Star MVP Mitch Richmond for no apparent reason."
ICYMI, 5 Inaccuracies With All-Stars in Games: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-inaccu...
ICYMI, 5 Inaccuracies With All-Stars in Games: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-inaccu...
February 11, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"Perhaps Harper was simply an oversight. It's harder to explain Pooh Richardson though, since he replaces 1995 All-Star MVP Mitch Richmond for no apparent reason."
ICYMI, 5 Inaccuracies With All-Stars in Games: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-inaccu...
ICYMI, 5 Inaccuracies With All-Stars in Games: www.nba-live.com/tff-5-inaccu...
Time can give us a new perspective when it comes to old video game gripes. This week's Wayback Wednesday reflects on coming around to feeling oddly nostalgic for NBA Live 2003's Courtside Comedy cutscenes, after mocking them for years.
Wayback Wednesday: Coming Around To Courtside Comedy Cutscenes - NLSC
In this week's Wayback Wednesday, Andrew reflects on developing a more favourable view of NBA Live 2003's Courtside Comedy cutscenes.
www.nba-live.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Time can give us a new perspective when it comes to old video game gripes. This week's Wayback Wednesday reflects on coming around to feeling oddly nostalgic for NBA Live 2003's Courtside Comedy cutscenes, after mocking them for years.
Episode #618 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek discuss some of the most memorable trade deadline deals throughout NBA history, other notable moves, and franchise mode trades that were surprisingly accepted by the CPU.
NLSC Podcast #618: Historic Trade Deadline Deals - NLSC
In Episode #618 of the NLSC Podcast: The biggest trade deadline deals in NBA history, and our shrewdest franchise mode trades in video games.
www.nba-live.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Episode #618 of the NLSC Podcast is out now! This week, @andrewnlsc.bsky.social and Derek discuss some of the most memorable trade deadline deals throughout NBA history, other notable moves, and franchise mode trades that were surprisingly accepted by the CPU.
Thanks to an enthusiastic community of retro gamers and modders, Tecmo Super Bowl has achieved incredible longevity. This week's Monday Tip-Off discusses whether basketball gaming can boast a title that's equally popular among retro hoops gamers.
Monday Tip-Off: Basketball Gaming's Tecmo Super Bowl - NLSC
In this week's Monday Tip-Off, Andrew ponders whether basketball gaming has its own Tecmo Super Bowl as far as retro appeal and modding.
www.nba-live.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Thanks to an enthusiastic community of retro gamers and modders, Tecmo Super Bowl has achieved incredible longevity. This week's Monday Tip-Off discusses whether basketball gaming can boast a title that's equally popular among retro hoops gamers.
Bad Bunny in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM.
February 8, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Bad Bunny in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM.
Basketball gamers,
Question for franchise gamers:
🟡 What trade were you able to make where you were surprised it went through?
🟢 Who was the best player you ever traded for?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
Question for franchise gamers:
🟡 What trade were you able to make where you were surprised it went through?
🟢 Who was the best player you ever traded for?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
February 8, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Basketball gamers,
Question for franchise gamers:
🟡 What trade were you able to make where you were surprised it went through?
🟢 Who was the best player you ever traded for?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
Question for franchise gamers:
🟡 What trade were you able to make where you were surprised it went through?
🟢 Who was the best player you ever traded for?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
Now that the NBA trade deadline is over, we want to know...
Historically related to your favourite team:
🟢 Favorite trade?
🔴 Least favorite trade?
⚫️ Trade you wished your team made?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
Historically related to your favourite team:
🟢 Favorite trade?
🔴 Least favorite trade?
⚫️ Trade you wished your team made?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
February 8, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Now that the NBA trade deadline is over, we want to know...
Historically related to your favourite team:
🟢 Favorite trade?
🔴 Least favorite trade?
⚫️ Trade you wished your team made?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
Historically related to your favourite team:
🟢 Favorite trade?
🔴 Least favorite trade?
⚫️ Trade you wished your team made?
Andrew and Derek will discuss their answers and yours on the NLSC Podcast!
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Tom Chambers in NBA 2K6.
39 years ago, Chambers - a late replacement for Ralph Sampson - won the All-Star MVP in Seattle while playing for the Sonics. He's on their All-Time squad in NBA 2K6.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
39 years ago, Chambers - a late replacement for Ralph Sampson - won the All-Star MVP in Seattle while playing for the Sonics. He's on their All-Time squad in NBA 2K6.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
February 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
NLSC Screenshot of the Week: Tom Chambers in NBA 2K6.
39 years ago, Chambers - a late replacement for Ralph Sampson - won the All-Star MVP in Seattle while playing for the Sonics. He's on their All-Time squad in NBA 2K6.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
39 years ago, Chambers - a late replacement for Ralph Sampson - won the All-Star MVP in Seattle while playing for the Sonics. He's on their All-Time squad in NBA 2K6.
It's the weekend, so share your Virtual Hardwood Photos!
johnz1 has released V5.1 of the NBA Jam: 2020s On Fire Edition mod for the PlayStation 3 version of NBA Jam: On Fire Edition.
NBA Jam: 2020s On Fire Edition Mod V5.1 Released - NLSC
johnz1 has released V5.1 of the 2020s On Fire Edition mod for the PlayStation 3 version of NBA Jam: On Fire Edition.
www.nba-live.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
johnz1 has released V5.1 of the NBA Jam: 2020s On Fire Edition mod for the PlayStation 3 version of NBA Jam: On Fire Edition.
Catch the February 7th 2026 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! This week's countdown brings the goods as always, while featuring a variety of games from NBA Hangtime through to NBA 2K26.
NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week: February 7th, 2026 - NLSC
Dee has picked the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week for February 7th, 2026. Check out the latest highlights from the community!
www.nba-live.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Catch the February 7th 2026 edition of the NLSC Top 10 Plays of the Week, curated as always by Derek! This week's countdown brings the goods as always, while featuring a variety of games from NBA Hangtime through to NBA 2K26.