Credit: Charlotte Hornets
- NBA franchise Charlotte Hornets will have an affiliate team play in the 2020 NBA 2K season.
- Charlotte Hornets will become the 22nd team to compete in the NBA 2K League.
- By expanding into esports, the team says it hopes to reach a younger demographic of basketball fans.
The Charlotte Hornets announced that its affiliate team will compete in the 2020 NBA 2K League Season. The yet-to-be-named expansion team is the first to confirm for next year’s competition.
The NBA 2K League is a joint effort between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive. Founded in 2017, the annual competitive season includes affiliate/expansion teams representing 22 out of 30 NBA franchises. Sponsors include HyperX, AT&T, Intel 
